US Bridges

Park Road over Lake Versailles

Fair

Ripley County, Indiana · 00.00 Versailles State Pa · Structure no. 060300

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
143
2004 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Park Road over Lake Versailles is a concrete continuous slab carrying Park Road over Lake Versailles in Ripley County, Indiana. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 143 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 239 by 2033. The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesPark Road
CrossesLake Versailles
Location00.00 Versailles State Pa
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyRipley County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.08057, -85.23376
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length104 ft (31.6 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic143 (2004)
Projected traffic239 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Park Road over Lake Versailles built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park Road over Lake Versailles 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Park Road over Lake Versailles carry?

About 143 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Park Road over Lake Versailles?

The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Park Road over Lake Versailles?

It is owned by the Other State Agency and maintained by the State Highway Agency.