US Bridges

Outer Lincoln Road over Summer Pecka Ditch

Fair

Warrick County, Indiana · 00.12 MI W of Anderson RD · Structure no. 8700105

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,708
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Outer Lincoln Road over Summer Pecka Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Outer Lincoln Road over Summer Pecka Ditch in Warrick County, Indiana. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 2,708 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,444 by 2041. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOuter Lincoln Road
CrossesSummer Pecka Ditch
Location00.12 MI W of Anderson RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.96923, -87.36155
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 above top of footing
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 rating40 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,708 (2021)
Projected traffic4,444 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 Outer Lincoln Road over Summer Pecka Ditch built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Outer Lincoln Road over Summer Pecka Ditch 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 Outer Lincoln Road over Summer Pecka Ditch carry?

About 2,708 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Outer Lincoln Road over Summer Pecka Ditch?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Outer Lincoln Road over Summer Pecka Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.