US Bridges

Orchard RD over Illinois Central RR

Good

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 00.60 W of Fischer RD · Structure no. 8200162

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orchard RD over Illinois Central RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Orchard RD over Illinois Central RR in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 666 by 2040. The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesOrchard RD
CrossesIllinois Central RR
Location00.60 W of Fischer RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVanderburgh County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.08048, -87.62479
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.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.8 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2020)
Projected traffic666 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Orchard RD over Illinois Central RR built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Orchard RD over Illinois Central RR 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 Orchard RD over Illinois Central RR carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Orchard RD over Illinois Central RR?

The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Orchard RD over Illinois Central RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.