US Bridges

Wilson Road over Lwr Shaker Prairie Ditch

Fair

Knox County, Indiana · 01.16 E of Mason Drive · Structure no. 4200305

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilson Road over Lwr Shaker Prairie Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wilson Road over Lwr Shaker Prairie Ditch in Knox County, Indiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2035. The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWilson Road
CrossesLwr Shaker Prairie Ditch
Location01.16 E of Mason Drive
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKnox County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.84516, -87.48614
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length71 ft (21.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2015)
Projected traffic170 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Wilson Road over Lwr Shaker Prairie Ditch built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilson 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 Wilson Road over Lwr Shaker Prairie Ditch carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wilson Road over Lwr Shaker Prairie Ditch?

The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Wilson Road over Lwr Shaker Prairie Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.