US Bridges

Castle Garden Road over Tributary of Edwards Dit

Fair

Warrick County, Indiana · 00.28 MI S of SR 62 · Structure no. 8700101

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
708
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Castle Garden Road over Tributary of Edwards Dit is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Castle Garden Road over Tributary of Edwards Dit 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 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 708 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,162 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCastle Garden Road
CrossesTributary of Edwards Dit
Location00.28 MI S of SR 62
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWarrick County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.02432, -87.40006
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic708 (2021)
Projected traffic1,162 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 Castle Garden Road over Tributary of Edwards Dit built?

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

What condition is Castle Garden Road over Tributary of Edwards Dit 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Castle Garden Road over Tributary of Edwards Dit carry?

About 708 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Castle Garden Road over Tributary of Edwards Dit?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Castle Garden Road over Tributary of Edwards Dit?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.