N Brocksmith Road over Ditch to Strip Mine Pit
FairPosted for loadKnox County, Indiana · 00.36 N of 11th Street · Structure no. 4200201
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Other
- Steel
- Length
- 70 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 130
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
N Brocksmith Road over Ditch to Strip Mine Pit is a steel other carrying N Brocksmith Road over Ditch to Strip Mine Pit in Knox County, Indiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 5 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2035. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 21 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N Brocksmith Road over Ditch to Strip Mine Pit built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is N Brocksmith Road over Ditch to Strip Mine Pit 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 N Brocksmith Road over Ditch to Strip Mine Pit carry?
About 130 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is N Brocksmith Road over Ditch to Strip Mine Pit?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns N Brocksmith Road over Ditch to Strip Mine Pit?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.