US Bridges

Pottsville Road over Brouilletts Creek

Fair

Vigo County, Indiana · 00.30 N Trinity · Structure no. 8400124

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
272 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,256
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pottsville Road over Brouilletts Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pottsville Road over Brouilletts Creek in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 1,256 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,675 by 2037. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPottsville Road
CrossesBrouilletts Creek
Location00.30 N Trinity
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVigo County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.6048, -87.41673
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating49.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,256 (2017)
Projected traffic1,675 by 2037
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Pottsville Road over Brouilletts Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pottsville Road over Brouilletts Creek 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 Pottsville Road over Brouilletts Creek carry?

About 1,256 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pottsville Road over Brouilletts Creek?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Pottsville Road over Brouilletts Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.