Lower Mt Vernon RD over Local Railroad
FairPosey County, Indiana · 01.86 E Ford RD · Structure no. 6500287
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 172
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lower Mt Vernon RD over Local Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lower Mt Vernon RD over Local Railroad in Posey County, Indiana. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 172 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 241 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 24 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lower Mt Vernon RD over Local Railroad built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lower Mt Vernon RD over Local Railroad 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 Lower Mt Vernon RD over Local Railroad carry?
About 172 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Lower Mt Vernon RD over Local Railroad?
The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Lower Mt Vernon RD over Local Railroad?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.