US Bridges

Roberts RD over Otter Creek

GoodPosted for load

Vigo County, Indiana · 00.10 N Davis RD · Structure no. 8400135

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,509
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roberts RD over Otter Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Roberts RD over Otter Creek in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,509 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,011 by 2037. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRoberts RD
CrossesOtter Creek
Location00.10 N Davis RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.53817, -87.29516
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.4 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,509 (2017)
Projected traffic2,011 by 2037
Trucks3%
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 Roberts RD over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roberts RD over Otter Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Roberts RD over Otter Creek carry?

About 1,509 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Roberts RD over Otter Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Roberts RD over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.