US Bridges

Waterworks RD over Ohio River Drain

Fair

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 00.80 NW of US 41 · Structure no. 8200160

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,103
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waterworks RD over Ohio River Drain is a concrete channel beam carrying Waterworks RD over Ohio River Drain in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 4,103 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,462 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesWaterworks RD
CrossesOhio River Drain
Location00.80 NW of US 41
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.93194, -87.55975
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,103 (2020)
Projected traffic5,462 by 2040
Trucks2%
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 Waterworks RD over Ohio River Drain built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Waterworks 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 Waterworks RD over Ohio River Drain carry?

About 4,103 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Waterworks RD over Ohio River Drain?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Waterworks RD over Ohio River Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.