US Bridges

ST Joseph Ave over Locust Creek

Fair

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 02.58 E SR 65 · Structure no. 023391

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,460
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST Joseph Ave over Locust Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST Joseph Ave over Locust Creek in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 65 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 21,460 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,780 by 2039. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesST Joseph Ave
CrossesLocust Creek
Location02.58 E SR 65
RouteCity Street 0
CountyVanderburgh County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.00336, -87.59998
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,460 (2019)
Projected traffic23,780 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 ST Joseph Ave over Locust Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is ST Joseph Ave over Locust Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does ST Joseph Ave over Locust Creek carry?

About 21,460 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is ST Joseph Ave over Locust Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns ST Joseph Ave over Locust Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.