US Bridges

SR 57 over Schlensker Ditch

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Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 04.44 N US 41 · Structure no. 020470

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,050
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 57 over Schlensker Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 57 over Schlensker Ditch in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,050 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,379 by 2030. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 57
CrossesSchlensker Ditch
Location04.44 N US 41
RouteState Highway 57
CountyVanderburgh County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.08916, -87.49291
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,050 (2004)
Projected traffic8,379 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway 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 SR 57 over Schlensker Ditch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 57 over Schlensker Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does SR 57 over Schlensker Ditch carry?

About 6,050 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 57 over Schlensker Ditch?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 57 over Schlensker Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.