US Bridges

Bob Wolfe Road over Lwr Shaker Prairie Ditch

Fair

Knox County, Indiana · 00.05 W of Nicholson Road · Structure no. 4200302

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bob Wolfe Road over Lwr Shaker Prairie Ditch is a steel other carrying Bob Wolfe Road over Lwr Shaker Prairie 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 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.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2035. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBob Wolfe Road
CrossesLwr Shaker Prairie Ditch
Location00.05 W of Nicholson Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKnox County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.83037, -87.48717
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 above top of footing
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 rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2015)
Projected traffic150 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Bob Wolfe Road over Lwr Shaker Prairie Ditch built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bob Wolfe Road over Lwr Shaker Prairie 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 Bob Wolfe Road over Lwr Shaker Prairie Ditch carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bob Wolfe Road over Lwr Shaker Prairie Ditch?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Bob Wolfe Road over Lwr Shaker Prairie Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.