US Bridges

Ridgeview RD over Orebaugh Ditch

Good

Madison County, Indiana · 00.10 S CR 400 S · Structure no. 4800190

Built
1992
33 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,217
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridgeview RD over Orebaugh Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Ridgeview RD over Orebaugh Ditch in Madison County, Indiana. It was built in 1992 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 33 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,217 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,724 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRidgeview RD
CrossesOrebaugh Ditch
Location00.10 S CR 400 S
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.04724, -85.7064
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,217 (2023)
Projected traffic1,724 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Ridgeview RD over Orebaugh Ditch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Ridgeview RD over Orebaugh 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Ridgeview RD over Orebaugh Ditch carry?

About 1,217 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ridgeview RD over Orebaugh Ditch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Ridgeview RD over Orebaugh Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.