Upper Mt Vernon RD over Branch of Carpentier CR
GoodVanderburgh County, Indiana · 00.00 Int of Dieffenbach · Structure no. 8200125
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,310
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Upper Mt Vernon RD over Branch of Carpentier CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Upper Mt Vernon RD over Branch of Carpentier CR in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 3,310 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,406 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Upper Mt Vernon RD over Branch of Carpentier CR built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Upper Mt Vernon RD over Branch of Carpentier 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 Upper Mt Vernon RD over Branch of Carpentier CR carry?
About 3,310 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Upper Mt Vernon RD over Branch of Carpentier CR?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Upper Mt Vernon RD over Branch of Carpentier CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.