Smith-Diamond RD over Sanders Creek
FairVanderburgh County, Indiana · 00.20 W of Cypress Dale R · Structure no. 8200111
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 116 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 131
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Smith-Diamond RD over Sanders Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Smith-Diamond RD over Sanders Creek in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 6 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 131 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2040. The structure is 116 ft (35.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Smith-Diamond RD over Sanders Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Smith-Diamond RD over Sanders Creek 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 Smith-Diamond RD over Sanders Creek carry?
About 131 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Smith-Diamond RD over Sanders Creek?
The structure is 116 ft (35.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Smith-Diamond RD over Sanders Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.