US Bridges

Holdaway Place over Unnamed Ditch

Fair

Vigo County, Indiana · 00.10 N Jones Ave · Structure no. 8400233

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Holdaway Place over Unnamed Ditch is a wood or timber slab carrying Holdaway Place over Unnamed Ditch in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 166 by 2037. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesHoldaway Place
CrossesUnnamed Ditch
Location00.10 N Jones Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVigo County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.55759, -87.50853
Functional classRural 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2017)
Projected traffic166 by 2037
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Holdaway Place over Unnamed Ditch built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Holdaway Place over Unnamed 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Holdaway Place over Unnamed Ditch carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Holdaway Place over Unnamed Ditch?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Holdaway Place over Unnamed Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.