US Bridges

Outer Darmstadt RD over Branch of Pond Flat Dit

Good

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 00.40 N of Hilltop RD · Structure no. 8200033

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
49
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Outer Darmstadt RD over Branch of Pond Flat Dit is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Outer Darmstadt RD over Branch of Pond Flat Dit in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 66 by 2040. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesOuter Darmstadt RD
CrossesBranch of Pond Flat Dit
Location00.40 N of Hilltop RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.15073, -87.57826
Functional classRural Local

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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 length76 ft (23.1 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 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 Branch of Pond Flat Dit built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Outer Darmstadt RD over Branch of Pond Flat Dit 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 Outer Darmstadt RD over Branch of Pond Flat Dit carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Outer Darmstadt RD over Branch of Pond Flat Dit?

The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Outer Darmstadt RD over Branch of Pond Flat Dit?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.