US Bridges

Boonvl New Harmony over Schlensker Ditch

Good

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 00.10 E of Green River RD · Structure no. 8200167

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,230
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boonvl New Harmony over Schlensker Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Boonvl New Harmony over Schlensker Ditch in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 5,230 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,961 by 2040. The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesBoonvl New Harmony
CrossesSchlensker Ditch
Location00.10 E of Green River RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVanderburgh County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.08566, -87.4887
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,230 (2020)
Projected traffic6,961 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Boonvl New Harmony over Schlensker Ditch built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Boonvl New Harmony over Schlensker Ditch 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 Boonvl New Harmony over Schlensker Ditch carry?

About 5,230 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Boonvl New Harmony over Schlensker Ditch?

The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Boonvl New Harmony over Schlensker Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.