US Bridges

Punkin Vine RD over Iroquois River

Fair

Newton County, Indiana · 0.2 MI S CR 1200 S · Structure no. 5600040

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
220 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
288
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Punkin Vine RD over Iroquois River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Punkin Vine RD over Iroquois River in Newton County, Indiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 288 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 381 by 2044. The structure is 220 ft (67 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPunkin Vine RD
CrossesIroquois River
Location0.2 MI S CR 1200 S
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.82014, -87.46396
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length220 ft (67 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic288 (2024)
Projected traffic381 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Punkin Vine RD over Iroquois River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Punkin Vine RD over Iroquois River 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 2024.

How much traffic does Punkin Vine RD over Iroquois River carry?

About 288 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Punkin Vine RD over Iroquois River?

The structure is 220 ft (67 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Punkin Vine RD over Iroquois River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.