US Bridges

Boyle LN over Pond Flat Ditch

Good

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 00.30 N of Baseline RD · Structure no. 8200143

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
236
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boyle LN over Pond Flat Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Boyle LN over Pond Flat Ditch in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 236 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 315 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesBoyle LN
CrossesPond Flat Ditch
Location00.30 N of Baseline RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.12706, -87.55116
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating83.8 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic236 (2020)
Projected traffic315 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Boyle LN over Pond Flat Ditch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Boyle LN over Pond Flat Ditch 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 Boyle LN over Pond Flat Ditch carry?

About 236 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Boyle LN over Pond Flat Ditch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Boyle LN over Pond Flat Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.