US Bridges

ST Claire Road over Swan Pond Ditch

Good

Knox County, Indiana · 00.56 S of Washington Ave · Structure no. 4200505

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,890
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST Claire Road over Swan Pond Ditch is a steel culvert carrying ST Claire Road over Swan Pond 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 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 7,890 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,520 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesST Claire Road
CrossesSwan Pond Ditch
Location00.56 S of Washington Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKnox County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.67515, -87.50701
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,890 (2015)
Projected traffic10,520 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 ST Claire Road over Swan Pond Ditch built?

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

What condition is ST Claire Road over Swan Pond 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 ST Claire Road over Swan Pond Ditch carry?

About 7,890 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is ST Claire Road over Swan Pond Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns ST Claire Road over Swan Pond Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.