US Bridges

Cypress Dale RD over Edmond Ditch

Fair

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 00.50 S Smith-Diamond RD · Structure no. 8200158

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
98
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cypress Dale RD over Edmond Ditch is a concrete arch - deck carrying Cypress Dale RD over Edmond Ditch in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 105 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 98 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 131 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCypress Dale RD
CrossesEdmond Ditch
Location00.50 S Smith-Diamond RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.91096, -87.68429
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic98 (2020)
Projected traffic131 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Cypress Dale RD over Edmond Ditch built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Cypress Dale RD over Edmond Ditch 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 Cypress Dale RD over Edmond Ditch carry?

About 98 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cypress Dale RD over Edmond Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Cypress Dale RD over Edmond Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.