US Bridges

Eissler RD over Branch Little Pigeon CR

Fair

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 00.20 E of Old State RD · Structure no. 8200083

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,086
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eissler RD over Branch Little Pigeon CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Eissler RD over Branch Little Pigeon CR in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 95 years old, older 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 5 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 1,086 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,446 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesEissler RD
CrossesBranch Little Pigeon CR
Location00.20 E of Old State RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.05062, -87.56236
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,086 (2020)
Projected traffic1,446 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$389,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Eissler RD over Branch Little Pigeon CR built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Eissler RD over Branch Little Pigeon CR 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 Eissler RD over Branch Little Pigeon CR carry?

About 1,086 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Eissler RD over Branch Little Pigeon CR?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Eissler RD over Branch Little Pigeon CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.