US Bridges

Band Mill Road over Vieke Ditch

Fair

Knox County, Indiana · 00.36 E of Bill Road · Structure no. 4200064

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Band Mill Road over Vieke Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Band Mill Road over Vieke 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 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2035. The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesBand Mill Road
CrossesVieke Ditch
Location00.36 E of Bill Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKnox County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.53847, -87.62357
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length83 ft (25.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2015)
Projected traffic150 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Band Mill Road over Vieke Ditch built?

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

What condition is Band Mill Road over Vieke 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 Band Mill Road over Vieke Ditch carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Band Mill Road over Vieke Ditch?

The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Band Mill Road over Vieke Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.