US Bridges

Outer Darmstadt RD over Pond Flat Ditch

Fair

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 00.20 S of Hilltop RD · Structure no. 8200032

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
49
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Outer Darmstadt RD over Pond Flat Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Outer Darmstadt RD over Pond Flat Ditch in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 66 by 2040. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesOuter Darmstadt RD
CrossesPond Flat Ditch
Location00.20 S of Hilltop RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVanderburgh County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.14262, -87.57845
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2020)
Projected traffic66 by 2040
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Outer Darmstadt RD over Pond Flat Ditch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Outer Darmstadt RD over Pond Flat 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 Outer Darmstadt RD over Pond Flat Ditch carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Outer Darmstadt RD over Pond Flat Ditch?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Outer Darmstadt RD over Pond Flat Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.