US Bridges

Broadway Ave over Branch of Bayou Creek

Good

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 00.10 E of Schutte RD · Structure no. 8200056

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,581
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broadway Ave over Branch of Bayou Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Broadway Ave over Branch of Bayou Creek in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 2,581 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,436 by 2040. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesBroadway Ave
CrossesBranch of Bayou Creek
Location00.10 E of Schutte RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.95118, -87.66238
Functional classRural 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 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,581 (2020)
Projected traffic3,436 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 2000, making it 25 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 2,581 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Broadway Ave over Branch of Bayou Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Broadway Ave over Branch of Bayou Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.