US Bridges

Heim Road over Barnes Ditch

Good

Warrick County, Indiana · 01.65 MI W SR 62 · Structure no. 8700087

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
111 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,632
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Heim Road over Barnes Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Heim Road over Barnes Ditch in Warrick 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 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 1,632 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,679 by 2041. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHeim Road
CrossesBarnes Ditch
Location01.65 MI W SR 62
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWarrick County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.04172, -87.40443
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,632 (2021)
Projected traffic2,679 by 2041
Trucks10%
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 Heim Road over Barnes Ditch built?

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

What condition is Heim Road over Barnes 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 Heim Road over Barnes Ditch carry?

About 1,632 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Heim Road over Barnes Ditch?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Heim Road over Barnes Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.