US Bridges

Lower Mt Vernon RD over Dixon and Lewis Ditch

Fair

Posey County, Indiana · 00.19 MI E of Caborn RD · Structure no. 6500177

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
245
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lower Mt Vernon RD over Dixon and Lewis Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying Lower Mt Vernon RD over Dixon and Lewis Ditch in Posey County, Indiana. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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.

It carries about 245 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 343 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLower Mt Vernon RD
CrossesDixon and Lewis Ditch
Location00.19 MI E of Caborn RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPosey County
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.92933, -87.7889
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic245 (2022)
Projected traffic343 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lower Mt Vernon RD over Dixon and Lewis Ditch built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lower Mt Vernon RD over Dixon and Lewis 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Lower Mt Vernon RD over Dixon and Lewis Ditch carry?

About 245 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lower Mt Vernon RD over Dixon and Lewis Ditch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Lower Mt Vernon RD over Dixon and Lewis Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.