US Bridges

Old Henderson RD over Ohio River Drain

Fair

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 00.40 W of Happe RD · Structure no. 8200113

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
58
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Henderson RD over Ohio River Drain is a concrete channel beam carrying Old Henderson RD over Ohio River Drain in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 58 vehicles a day, projected to reach 78 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesOld Henderson RD
CrossesOhio River Drain
Location00.40 W of Happe RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.82681, -87.64784
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58 (2020)
Projected traffic78 by 2040
Trucks0%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$717,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Henderson RD over Ohio River Drain built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Henderson RD over Ohio River Drain 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 Old Henderson RD over Ohio River Drain carry?

About 58 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Old Henderson RD over Ohio River Drain?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Old Henderson RD over Ohio River Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.