US Bridges

Broadway Ave over Branch of Bayou Creek

Good

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 00.10 E of Speaker Rd. · Structure no. 8200055

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,647
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broadway Ave over Branch of Bayou Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Broadway Ave over Branch of Bayou Creek in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 3,647 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,855 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBroadway Ave
CrossesBranch of Bayou Creek
Location00.10 E of Speaker Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.96003, -87.63467
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.1 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,647 (2020)
Projected traffic4,855 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 Broadway Ave over Branch of Bayou Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broadway Ave over Branch of Bayou Creek 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 Broadway Ave over Branch of Bayou Creek carry?

About 3,647 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Broadway Ave over Branch of Bayou Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Broadway Ave over Branch of Bayou Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.