US Bridges

NW 5th ST over N&s RR

Good

Wayne County, Indiana · 00.30 S of L ST · Structure no. 8900255

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,578
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 5th ST over N&s RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NW 5th ST over N&s RR in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,578 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,216 by 2042. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNW 5th ST
CrossesN&s RR
Location00.30 S of L ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWayne County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.84016, -84.90794
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,578 (2022)
Projected traffic10,216 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NW 5th ST over N&s RR built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 5th ST over N&s RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does NW 5th ST over N&s RR carry?

About 7,578 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is NW 5th ST over N&s RR?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns NW 5th ST over N&s RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.