US Bridges

Inderrieden Road over Wright Ditch

Good

Warrick County, Indiana · 01.02 MI N of SR 62 · Structure no. 8700088

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
240
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Inderrieden Road over Wright Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Inderrieden Road over Wright Ditch in Warrick County, Indiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 394 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesInderrieden Road
CrossesWright Ditch
Location01.02 MI N of SR 62
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.05413, -87.37694
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2021)
Projected traffic394 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Inderrieden Road over Wright Ditch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Inderrieden Road over Wright 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 Inderrieden Road over Wright Ditch carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Inderrieden Road over Wright Ditch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Inderrieden Road over Wright Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.