Claremont RD over Carpentier Creek
PoorVanderburgh County, Indiana · 00.10 W of Tekoppel Ave · Structure no. 8200053
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,429
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Claremont RD over Carpentier Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Claremont RD over Carpentier Creek in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 4,429 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,895 by 2040. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 34 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Claremont RD over Carpentier Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Claremont RD 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 Claremont RD over Carpentier Creek carry?
About 4,429 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Claremont RD over Carpentier Creek?
The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Claremont RD over Carpentier Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.