US Bridges

Mesker Park DR over Unnamed Ditch

Fair

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 00.60 N of SR 66 · Structure no. 8200023

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,209
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mesker Park DR over Unnamed Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying Mesker Park DR over Unnamed Ditch in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 5 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 1,209 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,610 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesMesker Park DR
CrossesUnnamed Ditch
Location00.60 N of SR 66
RouteCity Street 0
CountyVanderburgh County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.01337, -87.61291
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,209 (2020)
Projected traffic1,610 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$477,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mesker Park DR over Unnamed Ditch built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mesker Park DR over Unnamed Ditch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Mesker Park DR over Unnamed Ditch carry?

About 1,209 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mesker Park DR over Unnamed Ditch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Mesker Park DR over Unnamed Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.