US Bridges

Darmstadt RD over Maidlow Ditch

Good

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 00.10 N of Inglefield RD · Structure no. 8200195

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,864
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Darmstadt RD over Maidlow Ditch is a wood or timber slab carrying Darmstadt RD over Maidlow Ditch in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 2,864 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,812 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDarmstadt RD
CrossesMaidlow Ditch
Location00.10 N of Inglefield RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.10933, -87.57713
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,864 (2020)
Projected traffic3,812 by 2040
Trucks5%
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 Darmstadt RD over Maidlow Ditch built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Darmstadt RD over Maidlow 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 Darmstadt RD over Maidlow Ditch carry?

About 2,864 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Darmstadt RD over Maidlow Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Darmstadt RD over Maidlow Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.