US Bridges

Browning RD over Schlensker Ditch

Good

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 00.60 N Bnvl-New Hrm RD · Structure no. 8200177

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,883
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Browning RD over Schlensker Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Browning RD over Schlensker Ditch in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 1,883 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,507 by 2040. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBrowning RD
CrossesSchlensker Ditch
Location00.60 N Bnvl-New Hrm RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.10154, -87.53161
Functional classRural Minor 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,883 (2020)
Projected traffic2,507 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Browning RD over Schlensker Ditch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Browning RD 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 Browning RD over Schlensker Ditch carry?

About 1,883 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Browning RD over Schlensker Ditch?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Browning RD over Schlensker Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.