US Bridges

Davis Drive over Thompson Ditch

FairPosted for load

Vigo County, Indiana · 00.30 W 25th ST · Structure no. 8400167

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,791
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Davis Drive over Thompson Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Davis Drive over Thompson Ditch in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 5 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 4,791 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,555 by 2037. The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDavis Drive
CrossesThompson Ditch
Location00.30 W 25th ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyVigo County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.42698, -87.38435
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,791 (2017)
Projected traffic6,555 by 2037
Trucks6%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$265,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Davis Drive over Thompson Ditch built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Davis Drive over Thompson 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Davis Drive over Thompson Ditch carry?

About 4,791 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Davis Drive over Thompson Ditch?

The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Davis Drive over Thompson Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.