US Bridges

Steelman Chapel RD over Trippet Ditch

FairPosted for load

Gibson County, Indiana · 00.80 W of Thompson RD · Structure no. 2600249

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Steelman Chapel RD over Trippet Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Steelman Chapel RD over Trippet Ditch in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 145 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSteelman Chapel RD
CrossesTrippet Ditch
Location00.80 W of Thompson RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGibson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.44179, -87.5079
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating17.4 US tons
Inventory rating13.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2022)
Projected traffic145 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$723,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Steelman Chapel RD over Trippet Ditch built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Steelman Chapel RD over Trippet 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Steelman Chapel RD over Trippet Ditch carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Steelman Chapel RD over Trippet Ditch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Steelman Chapel RD over Trippet Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.