US Bridges

Fruitridge Avenue over New Thompson Ditch

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Vigo County, Indiana · 00.10 N Poplar ST · Structure no. 8400208

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,869
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fruitridge Avenue over New Thompson Ditch is a wood or timber slab carrying Fruitridge Avenue over New Thompson Ditch in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 11,869 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,237 by 2037. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesFruitridge Avenue
CrossesNew Thompson Ditch
Location00.10 N Poplar ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyVigo County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.46482, -87.36016
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.8 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,869 (2017)
Projected traffic16,237 by 2037
Trucks4%
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 Fruitridge Avenue over New Thompson Ditch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fruitridge Avenue over New 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 New Thompson Ditch carry?

About 11,869 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Fruitridge Avenue over New Thompson Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Fruitridge Avenue over New Thompson Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.