US Bridges

Green River Road over Schlensker Ditch

Good

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 00.10 N Bnvl-New Hrm Road · Structure no. 8200218

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,629
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Green River Road over Schlensker Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Green River Road over Schlensker Ditch in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,629 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,771 by 2037. The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesGreen River Road
CrossesSchlensker Ditch
Location00.10 N Bnvl-New Hrm Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.08801, -87.4906
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length107 ft (32.5 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,629 (2017)
Projected traffic3,771 by 2037
Trucks22%
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 Green River Road over Schlensker Ditch built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Green River Road over Schlensker 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 Green River Road over Schlensker Ditch carry?

About 2,629 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Green River Road over Schlensker Ditch?

The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Green River Road over Schlensker Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.