US Bridges

E County Line RD over Branch of Bluegrass CR

Good

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 00.00 Int of Ruston RD · Structure no. 8200094

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
217
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E County Line RD over Branch of Bluegrass CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying E County Line RD over Branch of Bluegrass CR in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 217 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 289 by 2040. The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesE County Line RD
CrossesBranch of Bluegrass CR
Location00.00 Int of Ruston RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVanderburgh County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.10719, -87.47222
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length73 ft (22.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic217 (2020)
Projected traffic289 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 E County Line RD over Branch of Bluegrass CR built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is E County Line RD over Branch of Bluegrass CR 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 E County Line RD over Branch of Bluegrass CR carry?

About 217 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is E County Line RD over Branch of Bluegrass CR?

The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns E County Line RD over Branch of Bluegrass CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.