US Bridges

Rio Grande Ave over Gundy Ditch

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Vigo County, Indiana · 00.10 E Sprng Crk · Structure no. 8400144

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,342
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rio Grande Ave over Gundy Ditch is a wood or timber slab carrying Rio Grande Ave over Gundy Ditch in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,342 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,571 by 2037. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRio Grande Ave
CrossesGundy Ditch
Location00.10 E Sprng Crk
RouteCity Street 0
CountyVigo County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.56464, -87.34312
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,342 (2017)
Projected traffic4,571 by 2037
Trucks3%
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 Rio Grande Ave over Gundy Ditch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rio Grande Ave over Gundy Ditch 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Rio Grande Ave over Gundy Ditch carry?

About 3,342 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Rio Grande Ave over Gundy Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rio Grande Ave over Gundy Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.