US Bridges

Millersburg RD over Bluegrass Creek

Good

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 00.50 W of County Line RD · Structure no. 8200072

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,416
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Millersburg RD over Bluegrass Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Millersburg RD over Bluegrass Creek in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 1,416 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,885 by 2040. The structure is 88 ft (26.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesMillersburg RD
CrossesBluegrass Creek
Location00.50 W of County Line RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyVanderburgh County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.04943, -87.48217
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length88 ft (26.7 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,416 (2020)
Projected traffic1,885 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 Millersburg RD over Bluegrass Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Millersburg RD over Bluegrass 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 Millersburg RD over Bluegrass Creek carry?

About 1,416 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Millersburg RD over Bluegrass Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.7 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Millersburg RD over Bluegrass Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.