US Bridges

Baseline Road over Pond Flat Ditch

Good

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 00.30 W of US 41 · Structure no. 8200045

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,337
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baseline Road over Pond Flat Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Baseline Road over Pond Flat Ditch in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 2,337 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,111 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBaseline Road
CrossesPond Flat Ditch
Location00.30 W of US 41
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.12296, -87.55801
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,337 (2020)
Projected traffic3,111 by 2040
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure3
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 Baseline Road over Pond Flat Ditch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baseline Road over Pond Flat Ditch 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 Baseline Road over Pond Flat Ditch carry?

About 2,337 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Baseline Road over Pond Flat Ditch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Baseline Road over Pond Flat Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.