US Bridges

ST Wendel RD over Marx Creek

Good

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 00.30 N of ST Joseph RD · Structure no. 8200019

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,336
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST Wendel RD over Marx Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying ST Wendel RD over Marx Creek in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 1,336 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,779 by 2040. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesST Wendel RD
CrossesMarx Creek
Location00.30 N of ST Joseph RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.07043, -87.6496
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,336 (2020)
Projected traffic1,779 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 ST Wendel RD over Marx Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST Wendel RD over Marx Creek 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 ST Wendel RD over Marx Creek carry?

About 1,336 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is ST Wendel RD over Marx Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns ST Wendel RD over Marx Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.