US Bridges

N ST Joseph Ave over Landfill Haul Road

Good

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 00.01 S of Meier Road · Structure no. 8200220

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,060
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N ST Joseph Ave over Landfill Haul Road is a steel culvert carrying N ST Joseph Ave over Landfill Haul Road in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,060 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,404 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesN ST Joseph Ave
CrossesLandfill Haul Road
Location00.01 S of Meier Road
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.04583, -87.59872
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,060 (2020)
Projected traffic5,404 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N ST Joseph Ave over Landfill Haul Road built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is N ST Joseph Ave over Landfill Haul Road 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 N ST Joseph Ave over Landfill Haul Road carry?

About 4,060 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is N ST Joseph Ave over Landfill Haul Road?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns N ST Joseph Ave over Landfill Haul Road?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.