Bicknell Road over Branch of Roberson Ditch
FairPosted for loadKnox County, Indiana · 00.50 NW of Rickets Road · Structure no. 4200516
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 210
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bicknell Road over Branch of Roberson Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bicknell Road over Branch of Roberson Ditch in Knox County, Indiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2037. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bicknell Road over Branch of Roberson Ditch built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bicknell Road over Branch of Roberson 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 Bicknell Road over Branch of Roberson Ditch carry?
About 210 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Bicknell Road over Branch of Roberson Ditch?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Bicknell Road over Branch of Roberson Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.