Slim Pond RD over Branch of Wabash River
FairPosted for loadPosey County, Indiana · 00.41 MI E of Todd Road · Structure no. 6500222
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 144
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Slim Pond RD over Branch of Wabash River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Slim Pond RD over Branch of Wabash River in Posey County, Indiana. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 144 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Slim Pond RD over Branch of Wabash River built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is Slim Pond RD over Branch of Wabash 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 Slim Pond RD over Branch of Wabash River carry?
About 144 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Slim Pond RD over Branch of Wabash River?
The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Slim Pond RD over Branch of Wabash River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.