Eskew Road over Carter Taylor Ditch
FairWarrick County, Indiana · 00.36 MI N of SR 62 · Structure no. 8700111
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 547
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Eskew Road over Carter Taylor Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Eskew Road over Carter Taylor 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 547 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 898 by 2041. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Eskew Road over Carter Taylor Ditch built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Eskew Road over Carter Taylor 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 Eskew Road over Carter Taylor Ditch carry?
About 547 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Eskew Road over Carter Taylor Ditch?
The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Eskew Road over Carter Taylor Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.