US Bridges

ST Joseph Ave over Pond Flat Ditch

Good

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 00.90 N of Baseline RD · Structure no. 8200069

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
931
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST Joseph Ave over Pond Flat Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying ST Joseph Ave over Pond Flat Ditch in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 931 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,240 by 2040. The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesST Joseph Ave
CrossesPond Flat Ditch
Location00.90 N of Baseline RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVanderburgh County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.14355, -87.59701
Functional classRural Local

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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.5 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic931 (2020)
Projected traffic1,240 by 2040
Trucks2%
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 ST Joseph Ave over Pond Flat Ditch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST Joseph Ave over Pond Flat Ditch 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 ST Joseph Ave over Pond Flat Ditch carry?

About 931 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is ST Joseph Ave over Pond Flat Ditch?

The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns ST Joseph Ave over Pond Flat Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.