Schaeffer RD over Branch of Locust Creek
GoodVanderburgh County, Indiana · 00.10 N of Kissel RD · Structure no. 8200198
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 253
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Schaeffer RD over Branch of Locust Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Schaeffer RD over Branch of Locust Creek 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 253 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 337 by 2040. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Schaeffer RD over Branch of Locust Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Schaeffer RD over Branch of Locust Creek 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 Schaeffer RD over Branch of Locust Creek carry?
About 253 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Schaeffer RD over Branch of Locust Creek?
The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Schaeffer RD over Branch of Locust Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.