US Bridges

Owensville RD over Pond Flat Ditch

Fair

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 01.10 N of Baseline RD · Structure no. 8200068

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
473
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Owensville RD over Pond Flat Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Owensville RD over Pond Flat Ditch in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 473 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 630 by 2040. The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOwensville RD
CrossesPond Flat Ditch
Location01.10 N of Baseline RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVanderburgh County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.14099, -87.61482
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.9 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic473 (2020)
Projected traffic630 by 2040
Trucks2%
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 Owensville RD over Pond Flat Ditch built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Owensville RD over Pond Flat Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Owensville RD over Pond Flat Ditch carry?

About 473 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Owensville RD over Pond Flat Ditch?

The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Owensville RD over Pond Flat Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.