US Bridges

Robinson Road over Kessinger Ditch

Fair

Knox County, Indiana · 00.47 S of US 150/50 · Structure no. 4200136

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Robinson Road over Kessinger Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying Robinson Road over Kessinger 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2036. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRobinson Road
CrossesKessinger Ditch
Location00.47 S of US 150/50
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKnox County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.67103, -87.37559
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2016)
Projected traffic250 by 2036
Trucks10%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Robinson Road over Kessinger Ditch built?

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

What condition is Robinson Road over Kessinger 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 Robinson Road over Kessinger Ditch carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Robinson Road over Kessinger Ditch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Robinson Road over Kessinger Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.