US Bridges

Hulman ST over New Thompson Ditch

PoorPosted for load

Vigo County, Indiana · 00.40 W Fruitrdge · Structure no. 8400221

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,257
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hulman ST over New Thompson Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hulman ST 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6,257 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,560 by 2037. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesHulman ST
CrossesNew Thompson Ditch
Location00.40 W Fruitrdge
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.4484, -87.36671
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating31 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,257 (2017)
Projected traffic8,560 by 2037
Trucks3%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hulman ST over New Thompson Ditch built?

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

What condition is Hulman ST 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 Hulman ST over New Thompson Ditch carry?

About 6,257 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hulman ST over New Thompson Ditch?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Hulman ST over New Thompson Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.