US Bridges

Keller Road over Vieke Ditch

Fair

Knox County, Indiana · 00.27 N of Essex Road · Structure no. 4200122

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
141
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Keller Road over Vieke Ditch is a steel truss - thru carrying Keller Road over Vieke Ditch in Knox County, Indiana. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 141 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 184 by 2041. The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesKeller Road
CrossesVieke Ditch
Location00.27 N of Essex Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKnox County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.61614, -87.52926
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic141 (2021)
Projected traffic184 by 2041
Trucks1%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$850,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Keller Road over Vieke Ditch built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Keller 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Keller Road over Vieke Ditch carry?

About 141 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Keller Road over Vieke Ditch?

The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Keller Road over Vieke Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.