US Bridges

Schlensker RD over Schlensker Ditch

Fair

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 00.00 Int of Mccutchan RD · Structure no. 8200091

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
758
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schlensker RD over Schlensker Ditch is a concrete arch - deck carrying Schlensker RD over Schlensker Ditch in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 105 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 758 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,009 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSchlensker RD
CrossesSchlensker Ditch
Location00.00 Int of Mccutchan RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVanderburgh County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.10739, -87.51294
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic758 (2020)
Projected traffic1,009 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$760,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Schlensker RD over Schlensker Ditch built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Schlensker RD over Schlensker 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 Schlensker RD over Schlensker Ditch carry?

About 758 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Schlensker RD over Schlensker Ditch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Schlensker RD over Schlensker Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.