US Bridges

Tekoppel Ave over CSX RR

Fair

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 00.80 S of Broadway Ave · Structure no. 8200170

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
314 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,355
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tekoppel Ave over CSX RR is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Tekoppel Ave over CSX RR in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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 2,355 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,135 by 2040. The structure is 314 ft (95.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTekoppel Ave
CrossesCSX RR
Location00.80 S of Broadway Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVanderburgh County
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.95023, -87.62183
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length314 ft (95.6 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,355 (2020)
Projected traffic3,135 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.7 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Tekoppel Ave over CSX RR built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tekoppel Ave over CSX 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 Tekoppel Ave over CSX RR carry?

About 2,355 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Tekoppel Ave over CSX RR?

The structure is 314 ft (95.6 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Tekoppel Ave over CSX RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.