Poplar Street over New Thompson Ditch
GoodVigo County, Indiana · 00.05 W Fruitrdge Ave · Structure no. 8400355
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 73 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,829
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Poplar Street over New Thompson Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Poplar Street over New Thompson Ditch in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 2,829 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,870 by 2037. The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Poplar Street over New Thompson Ditch built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is Poplar Street 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 Poplar Street over New Thompson Ditch carry?
About 2,829 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Poplar Street over New Thompson Ditch?
The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Poplar Street over New Thompson Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.