US Bridges

Strawberry Hill RD over Branch Little Pigeon CR

Good

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 00.10 E of Old State RD · Structure no. 8200188

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,186
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Strawberry Hill RD over Branch Little Pigeon CR is a wood or timber slab carrying Strawberry Hill RD over Branch Little Pigeon CR 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 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 1,186 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,579 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesStrawberry Hill RD
CrossesBranch Little Pigeon CR
Location00.10 E of Old State RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.04774, -87.56001
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,186 (2020)
Projected traffic1,579 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 Strawberry Hill RD over Branch Little Pigeon CR built?

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

What condition is Strawberry Hill RD over Branch Little Pigeon CR 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 Strawberry Hill RD over Branch Little Pigeon CR carry?

About 1,186 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Strawberry Hill RD over Branch Little Pigeon CR?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Strawberry Hill RD over Branch Little Pigeon CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.