Eastville RD over Black River
PoorPosted for loadPosey County, Indiana · 00.49 MI S of Andrews RD · Structure no. 6500198
- Built
- 1899
- 126 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 121 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 139
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Eastville RD over Black River is a steel truss - thru carrying Eastville RD over Black River in Posey County, Indiana. It was built in 1899, so it is 126 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 139 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2042. The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Eastville RD over Black River built?
It was built in 1899, making it 126 years old in 2025.
What condition is Eastville RD over Black River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Eastville RD over Black River carry?
About 139 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Eastville RD over Black River?
The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Eastville RD over Black River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.