US Bridges

Darmstadt RD over Chicago & Eastern Il RR

Fair

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 00.10 S of Orchard RD · Structure no. 8200164

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
168 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,312
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Darmstadt RD over Chicago & Eastern Il RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Darmstadt RD over Chicago & Eastern Il RR in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 53 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 5 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 3,312 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,409 by 2040. The structure is 168 ft (51.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesDarmstadt RD
CrossesChicago & Eastern Il RR
Location00.10 S of Orchard RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyVanderburgh County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.06263, -87.57769
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length168 ft (51.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,312 (2020)
Projected traffic4,409 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Darmstadt RD over Chicago & Eastern Il RR built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Darmstadt RD over Chicago & Eastern Il RR 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 Darmstadt RD over Chicago & Eastern Il RR carry?

About 3,312 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Darmstadt RD over Chicago & Eastern Il RR?

The structure is 168 ft (51.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Darmstadt RD over Chicago & Eastern Il RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.