Cherry Tree RD over Vestal Ditch
PoorClosed to trafficHamilton County, Indiana · 00.41 E of Hazel Dell RD · Structure no. 2900130
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 66 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,670
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cherry Tree RD over Vestal Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cherry Tree RD over Vestal Ditch in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 1,670 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,010 by 2044. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cherry Tree RD over Vestal Ditch built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cherry Tree RD over Vestal Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Cherry Tree RD over Vestal Ditch carry?
About 1,670 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Cherry Tree RD over Vestal Ditch?
The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Cherry Tree RD over Vestal Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.