Mesker Park DR over Branch of Locust Creek
FairVanderburgh County, Indiana · 00.00 Int of Folz RD · Structure no. 8200025
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,353
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mesker Park DR over Branch of Locust Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mesker Park DR over Branch of Locust Creek in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 1,353 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,801 by 2040. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mesker Park DR over Branch of Locust Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mesker Park DR over Branch of 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Mesker Park DR over Branch of Locust Creek carry?
About 1,353 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Mesker Park DR over Branch of Locust Creek?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Mesker Park DR over Branch of Locust Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.