US Bridges

ST Joseph Ave over Locust Creek

Fair

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 00.40 S of Mill RD · Structure no. 8200163

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,989
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST Joseph Ave over Locust Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying ST Joseph Ave over Locust Creek in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 10,989 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,627 by 2040. The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesST Joseph Ave
CrossesLocust Creek
Location00.40 S of Mill RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyVanderburgh County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.02043, -87.59951
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,989 (2020)
Projected traffic14,627 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 ST Joseph Ave over Locust Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST Joseph Ave over Locust Creek 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 ST Joseph Ave over Locust Creek carry?

About 10,989 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is ST Joseph Ave over Locust Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns ST Joseph Ave over Locust Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.