Pottsville Road over Coal Creek
GoodVigo County, Indiana · 00.10 S Penington · Structure no. 8400345
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 121 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 377
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pottsville Road over Coal Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pottsville Road over Coal Creek in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8 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 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 502 by 2037. The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pottsville Road over Coal Creek built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pottsville Road over Coal Creek 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Pottsville Road over Coal Creek carry?
About 377 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Pottsville Road over Coal Creek?
The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Pottsville Road over Coal Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.