Old Petersburg RD over Schlensker Ditch
GoodVanderburgh County, Indiana · 00.90 N Bnvl-New Hrm RD · Structure no. 8200070
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 46 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,113
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Petersburg RD over Schlensker Ditch is a wood or timber slab carrying Old Petersburg RD over Schlensker Ditch in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 3,113 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,144 by 2040. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Petersburg RD over Schlensker Ditch built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Petersburg RD over Schlensker 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 Old Petersburg RD over Schlensker Ditch carry?
About 3,113 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Old Petersburg RD over Schlensker Ditch?
The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Old Petersburg RD over Schlensker Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.