US Bridges

Main ST over Little Vermilion River

Fair

Vermillion County, Indiana · 00.10 N of Market ST · Structure no. 8300066

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
224
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main ST over Little Vermilion River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main ST over Little Vermilion River in Vermillion County, Indiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 224 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2037. The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMain ST
CrossesLittle Vermilion River
Location00.10 N of Market ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.88648, -87.40886
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (60.9 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic224 (2017)
Projected traffic278 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Main ST over Little Vermilion River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main ST over Little Vermilion River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Main ST over Little Vermilion River carry?

About 224 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Main ST over Little Vermilion River?

The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Main ST over Little Vermilion River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.