US Bridges

Vernal Pike over North Packinghouse Road

Good

Monroe County, Indiana · 0.19 W of SR 37 · Structure no. 5300174

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,057
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vernal Pike over North Packinghouse Road is a concrete culvert carrying Vernal Pike over North Packinghouse Road in Monroe County, Indiana. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 11,057 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,410 by 2036. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesVernal Pike
CrossesNorth Packinghouse Road
Location0.19 W of SR 37
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMonroe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.17912, -86.5624
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
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,057 (2016)
Projected traffic15,410 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Vernal Pike over North Packinghouse Road built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vernal Pike over North Packinghouse Road 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Vernal Pike over North Packinghouse Road carry?

About 11,057 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Vernal Pike over North Packinghouse Road?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Vernal Pike over North Packinghouse Road?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.