US Bridges

Vanada Road over Cypress Creek

Good

Warrick County, Indiana · 00.81 MI N of SR 66 · Structure no. 8700122

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
578
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vanada Road over Cypress Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vanada Road over Cypress Creek in Warrick County, Indiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 578 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 949 by 2041. The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesVanada Road
CrossesCypress Creek
Location00.81 MI N of SR 66
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.94338, -87.34991
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 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 rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.7 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic578 (2021)
Projected traffic949 by 2041
Trucks5%
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 Vanada Road over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vanada Road over Cypress Creek 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 Vanada Road over Cypress Creek carry?

About 578 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Vanada Road over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Vanada Road over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.