College Ave over New Thompson Ditch
PoorVigo County, Indiana · 00.30 W Fruitrdge · Structure no. 8400207
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 54 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,057
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
College Ave over New Thompson Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying College Ave over New 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,057 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,814 by 2037. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was College Ave over New Thompson Ditch built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is College Ave over New Thompson Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does College Ave over New Thompson Ditch carry?
About 2,057 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is College Ave over New Thompson Ditch?
The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns College Ave over New Thompson Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.