US Bridges

Robinson Road over Kessinger Ditch

Good

Knox County, Indiana · 00.10 S of US 150/50 · Structure no. 4200137

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Robinson Road over Kessinger Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Robinson Road over Kessinger Ditch in Knox County, Indiana. It was built in 1997, 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 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2036. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRobinson Road
CrossesKessinger Ditch
Location00.10 S of US 150/50
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKnox County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.6738, -87.36969
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 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 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Robinson Road over Kessinger 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 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 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Robinson Road over Kessinger Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.