Decker Chapel Road over Brown Ditch
FairPosted for loadKnox County, Indiana · 01.01 W of Wilson RD · Structure no. 4200056
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 50 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 106
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Decker Chapel Road over Brown Ditch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Decker Chapel Road over Brown Ditch in Knox County, Indiana. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 125 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 106 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 127 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Decker Chapel Road over Brown Ditch built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is Decker Chapel Road over Brown 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Decker Chapel Road over Brown Ditch carry?
About 106 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Decker Chapel Road over Brown Ditch?
The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Decker Chapel Road over Brown Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.