US Bridges

Johanningsmeir RD over Pollard Ditch

FairPosted for load

Knox County, Indiana · 00.94 W of Spranger RD · Structure no. 4200235

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Johanningsmeir RD over Pollard Ditch is a steel other carrying Johanningsmeir RD over Pollard Ditch in Knox County, Indiana. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2035. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesJohanningsmeir RD
CrossesPollard Ditch
Location00.94 W of Spranger RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKnox County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.85592, -87.25486
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2015)
Projected traffic110 by 2035
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Johanningsmeir RD over Pollard Ditch built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Johanningsmeir RD over Pollard 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 Johanningsmeir RD over Pollard Ditch carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Johanningsmeir RD over Pollard Ditch?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Johanningsmeir RD over Pollard Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.