US Bridges

Wilsey RD over Black River

PoorClosed to traffic

Posey County, Indiana · 01.26 E S Main ST · Structure no. 6500200

Built
1918
107 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
660 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
281
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilsey RD over Black River is a steel truss - thru carrying Wilsey RD over Black River in Posey County, Indiana. It was built in 1918, so it is 107 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 0 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 281 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 393 by 2042. The structure is 660 ft (201.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesWilsey RD
CrossesBlack River
Location01.26 E S Main ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPosey County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.20029, -87.89145
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+16 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length660 ft (201.1 m)
Longest span178 ft (54.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic281 (2022)
Projected traffic393 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$8.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wilsey RD over Black River built?

It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilsey 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 Wilsey RD over Black River carry?

About 281 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Wilsey RD over Black River?

The structure is 660 ft (201.1 m) long with a longest span of 178 ft (54.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Wilsey RD over Black River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.