US Bridges

River RD over Vestal Ditch

Good

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.13 N of 126th ST · Structure no. 2900128

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,520
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

River RD over Vestal Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying River RD over Vestal Ditch in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 4,520 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,140 by 2044. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRiver RD
CrossesVestal Ditch
Location00.13 N of 126th ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.97309, -86.05165
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (24.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,520 (2024)
Projected traffic8,140 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Vestal Ditch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is River RD over Vestal 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does River RD over Vestal Ditch carry?

About 4,520 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is River RD over Vestal Ditch?

The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns River RD over Vestal Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.