Black Chapel RD over Black River
GoodPosey County, Indiana · 00.85 MI W of SR 165 · Structure no. 6500196
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 208
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Black Chapel RD over Black River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Black Chapel RD over Black River in Posey County, Indiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 208 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 291 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Black Chapel RD over Black River built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Black Chapel RD over Black River 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Black Chapel RD over Black River carry?
About 208 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Black Chapel RD over Black River?
The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Black Chapel RD over Black River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.