US Bridges

Rehwald Road over Plass Ditch

Fair

Knox County, Indiana · 00.61 E of US 61 · Structure no. 4200050

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rehwald Road over Plass Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rehwald Road over Plass Ditch in Knox County, Indiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2035. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRehwald Road
CrossesPlass Ditch
Location00.61 E of US 61
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKnox County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.57853, -87.52785
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2015)
Projected traffic250 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$46,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rehwald Road over Plass Ditch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rehwald Road over Plass 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 Rehwald Road over Plass Ditch carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Rehwald Road over Plass Ditch?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rehwald Road over Plass Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.