US Bridges

Band Mill Road over Vieke Ditch

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Knox County, Indiana · 00.34 E of 6th Street Roa · Structure no. 4200065

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Band Mill Road over Vieke Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying Band Mill Road over Vieke Ditch in Knox County, Indiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBand Mill Road
CrossesVieke Ditch
Location00.34 E of 6th Street Roa
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKnox County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.53825, -87.59633
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2015)
Projected traffic170 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 Band Mill Road over Vieke Ditch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Band Mill Road over Vieke Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Band Mill Road over Vieke Ditch carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Band Mill Road over Vieke Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Band Mill Road over Vieke Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.