Main Street over Oliphant Ditch
FairPosted for loadKnox County, Indiana · 00.21 SE of 21st Street · Structure no. 4200126
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,900
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Main Street over Oliphant Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Main Street over Oliphant Ditch in Knox County, Indiana. It was built in 1997 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,200 by 2039. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Main Street over Oliphant Ditch built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is Main Street over Oliphant 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 Main Street over Oliphant Ditch carry?
About 2,900 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Main Street over Oliphant Ditch?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Main Street over Oliphant Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.