US Bridges

Rosehill Ave over Gundy Ditch

FairPosted for load

Vigo County, Indiana · 00.2 W Rosedale · Structure no. 8400145

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
385
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rosehill Ave over Gundy Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rosehill Ave over Gundy Ditch in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 385 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 527 by 2037. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRosehill Ave
CrossesGundy Ditch
Location00.2 W Rosedale
RouteCity Street 0
CountyVigo County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.55005, -87.34836
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic385 (2017)
Projected traffic527 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$880,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rosehill Ave over Gundy Ditch built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rosehill Ave over Gundy Ditch 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 Rosehill Ave over Gundy Ditch carry?

About 385 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Rosehill Ave over Gundy Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rosehill Ave over Gundy Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.