Fruitridge Avenue over Thompson Ditch
GoodVigo County, Indiana · 00.10 N Wallace · Structure no. 8400203
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 97 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,235
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fruitridge Avenue over Thompson Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Fruitridge Avenue over Thompson Ditch in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 4,235 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,793 by 2037. The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fruitridge Avenue over Thompson Ditch built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fruitridge Avenue over Thompson 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 Fruitridge Avenue over Thompson Ditch carry?
About 4,235 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Fruitridge Avenue over Thompson Ditch?
The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Fruitridge Avenue over Thompson Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.