Broadway Ave over Carpentier Creek
PoorVanderburgh County, Indiana · 00.30 E of Red Bank RD · Structure no. 8200052
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 67 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,062
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Broadway Ave over Carpentier Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Broadway Ave over Carpentier 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 7,062 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,400 by 2040. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 40 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Broadway Ave over Carpentier Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Broadway Ave over Carpentier Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Broadway Ave over Carpentier Creek carry?
About 7,062 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Broadway Ave over Carpentier Creek?
The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Broadway Ave over Carpentier Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.