US Bridges

E Ohio Street over Outer Ohio Ditch

Good

Gibson County, Indiana · 01.00 E of Main Street · Structure no. 2600343

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
540
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Ohio Street over Outer Ohio Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Ohio Street over Outer Ohio Ditch in Gibson 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 540 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 760 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE Ohio Street
CrossesOuter Ohio Ditch
Location01.00 E of Main Street
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.34395, -87.55411
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.1 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic540 (2021)
Projected traffic760 by 2041
Trucks3%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Ohio Street over Outer Ohio Ditch built?

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

What condition is E Ohio Street over Outer Ohio Ditch 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does E Ohio Street over Outer Ohio Ditch carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is E Ohio Street over Outer Ohio Ditch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns E Ohio Street over Outer Ohio Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.