US Bridges

Lynch RD over Crawford Brandeis Ditch

Fair

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 00.60 E of Green River · Structure no. 8200182

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,241
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lynch RD over Crawford Brandeis Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lynch RD over Crawford Brandeis Ditch in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 18,241 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,279 by 2040. The structure is 114 ft (34.8 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLynch RD
CrossesCrawford Brandeis Ditch
Location00.60 E of Green River
RouteCity Street 0
CountyVanderburgh County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.01314, -87.48077
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.8 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.9 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,241 (2020)
Projected traffic24,279 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 Lynch RD over Crawford Brandeis Ditch built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lynch RD over Crawford Brandeis 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 Lynch RD over Crawford Brandeis Ditch carry?

About 18,241 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lynch RD over Crawford Brandeis Ditch?

The structure is 114 ft (34.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Lynch RD over Crawford Brandeis Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.