US Bridges

Vogel RD over Stockfleith Ditch

Fair

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 00.30 W of Burkhardt RD · Structure no. 8200176

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,225
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vogel RD over Stockfleith Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Vogel RD over Stockfleith Ditch 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 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 6,225 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,286 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesVogel RD
CrossesStockfleith Ditch
Location00.30 W of Burkhardt RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.98763, -87.47916
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,225 (2020)
Projected traffic8,286 by 2040
Trucks2%
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 Vogel RD over Stockfleith Ditch built?

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

What condition is Vogel RD over Stockfleith Ditch 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 Vogel RD over Stockfleith Ditch carry?

About 6,225 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Vogel RD over Stockfleith Ditch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Vogel RD over Stockfleith Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.