Firehouse RD over Ox Ditch
PoorScott County, Indiana · 00.55 N Thomastown RD · Structure no. 7200037
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Firehouse RD over Ox Ditch is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying Firehouse RD over Ox Ditch in Scott County, Indiana. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Firehouse RD over Ox Ditch built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is Firehouse RD over Ox Ditch 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Firehouse RD over Ox Ditch carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Firehouse RD over Ox Ditch?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Firehouse RD over Ox Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.