US Bridges

Wallace Ave over Thompson Ditch

FairPosted for load

Vigo County, Indiana · 00.40 W Fruitrdge · Structure no. 8400204

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,214
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wallace Ave over Thompson Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Wallace Ave over Thompson Ditch in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 3,214 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,396 by 2037. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWallace Ave
CrossesThompson Ditch
Location00.40 W Fruitrdge
RouteCity Street 0
CountyVigo County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.4434, -87.36684
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 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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating45.9 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,214 (2017)
Projected traffic4,396 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 Wallace Ave over Thompson Ditch built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wallace Ave 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 Wallace Ave over Thompson Ditch carry?

About 3,214 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Wallace Ave over Thompson Ditch?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Wallace Ave over Thompson Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.