US Bridges

River RD over Scott Ditch

Fair

Gibson County, Indiana · 00.40 W of CR 1400 W · Structure no. 2600132

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

River RD over Scott Ditch is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River RD over Scott Ditch in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2042. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRiver RD
CrossesScott Ditch
Location00.40 W of CR 1400 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.28506, -87.83395
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2022)
Projected traffic60 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was River RD over Scott Ditch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is River RD over Scott Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does River RD over Scott Ditch carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is River RD over Scott Ditch?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns River RD over Scott Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.