US Bridges

Long Road over Branch of Roberson Ditch

Good

Knox County, Indiana · 00.73 NW of Bicknell Road · Structure no. 4200519

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Long Road over Branch of Roberson Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Long Road over Branch of Roberson Ditch in Knox County, Indiana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2035. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLong Road
CrossesBranch of Roberson Ditch
Location00.73 NW of Bicknell Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.72726, -87.33112
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2015)
Projected traffic150 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Long Road over Branch of Roberson Ditch built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Long Road over Branch of Roberson 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 Long Road over Branch of Roberson Ditch carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Long Road over Branch of Roberson Ditch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Long Road over Branch of Roberson Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.