US Bridges

Baseline Road over Maidlow Ditch

Good

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 01.60 W ST Joseph Ave · Structure no. 8200013

Built
1983
42 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
268
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baseline Road over Maidlow Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Baseline Road over Maidlow Ditch in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 42 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 268 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 357 by 2040. The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesBaseline Road
CrossesMaidlow Ditch
Location01.60 W ST Joseph Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.13029, -87.62495
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating70.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.6 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic268 (2020)
Projected traffic357 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Baseline Road over Maidlow Ditch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Baseline Road over Maidlow 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Baseline Road over Maidlow Ditch carry?

About 268 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Baseline Road over Maidlow Ditch?

The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Baseline Road over Maidlow Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.