US Bridges

Horst Road over Pollard Ditch

Fair

Knox County, Indiana · 00.13 SW of Grandview Roa · Structure no. 4200029

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Horst Road over Pollard Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Horst Road over Pollard Ditch in Knox County, Indiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 6 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2035. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHorst Road
CrossesPollard Ditch
Location00.13 SW of Grandview Roa
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKnox County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.88855, -87.28493
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating100 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2015)
Projected traffic50 by 2035
Trucks2%
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 Horst Road over Pollard Ditch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Horst Road over Pollard 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Horst Road over Pollard Ditch carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Horst Road over Pollard Ditch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Horst Road over Pollard Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.