US Bridges

Greencastle Road over Tributary Cox Ditch

Good

Vigo County, Indiana · 01.10 N Riogrande · Structure no. 8400228

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
377
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greencastle Road over Tributary Cox Ditch is a wood or timber slab carrying Greencastle Road over Tributary Cox Ditch in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 377 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 502 by 2037. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGreencastle Road
CrossesTributary Cox Ditch
Location01.10 N Riogrande
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.57606, -87.29996
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 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 width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic377 (2017)
Projected traffic502 by 2037
Trucks2%
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 Greencastle Road over Tributary Cox Ditch built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greencastle Road over Tributary Cox 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 Greencastle Road over Tributary Cox Ditch carry?

About 377 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Greencastle Road over Tributary Cox Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Greencastle Road over Tributary Cox Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.