Darwin Road over Ditch to Wabash River
FairVigo County, Indiana · 00.30 E Robinson · Structure no. 8400107
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 565
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Darwin Road over Ditch to Wabash River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Darwin Road over Ditch to Wabash River in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 97 years old, older 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 565 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 754 by 2037. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Darwin Road over Ditch to Wabash River built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is Darwin Road over Ditch to Wabash 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Darwin Road over Ditch to Wabash River carry?
About 565 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Darwin Road over Ditch to Wabash River?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Darwin Road over Ditch to Wabash River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.