US Bridges

Pumpkin Run RD over Black River

FairPosted for load

Posey County, Indiana · 00.34 MI N of Reynolds RD · Structure no. 6500193

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
172
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pumpkin Run RD over Black River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pumpkin Run RD over Black River in Posey County, Indiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 172 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 241 by 2042. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPumpkin Run RD
CrossesBlack River
Location00.34 MI N of Reynolds RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.22628, -87.81797
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic172 (2022)
Projected traffic241 by 2042
Trucks6%
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 Pumpkin Run RD over Black River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pumpkin Run RD over Black 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Pumpkin Run RD over Black River carry?

About 172 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Pumpkin Run RD over Black River?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Pumpkin Run RD over Black River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.