US Bridges

Burkhardt Road over Lockwood Ditch

Good

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · South of Int. of S.R. 62 · Structure no. 8200214

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,179
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burkhardt Road over Lockwood Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Burkhardt Road over Lockwood Ditch in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 45 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 20,179 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,859 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 111 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesBurkhardt Road
CrossesLockwood Ditch
LocationSouth of Int. of S.R. 62
RouteCity Street 0
CountyVanderburgh County
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.99469, -87.47397
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width111 ft (33.7 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,179 (2020)
Projected traffic26,859 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
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 Burkhardt Road over Lockwood Ditch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Burkhardt Road over Lockwood 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 Burkhardt Road over Lockwood Ditch carry?

About 20,179 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Burkhardt Road over Lockwood Ditch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.

Who owns Burkhardt Road over Lockwood Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.