US Bridges

Grant Avenue over Gundy Ditch

Fair

Vigo County, Indiana · 00.10 E Erickson · Structure no. 8400150

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
515
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grant Avenue over Gundy Ditch is a wood or timber slab carrying Grant Avenue over Gundy Ditch in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 515 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 704 by 2037. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesGrant Avenue
CrossesGundy Ditch
Location00.10 E Erickson
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.5354, -87.3497
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic515 (2017)
Projected traffic704 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Grant Avenue over Gundy Ditch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grant Avenue 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 Grant Avenue over Gundy Ditch carry?

About 515 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Grant Avenue over Gundy Ditch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Grant Avenue over Gundy Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.