US Bridges

Frog Pond Road over Hoskinson Drain

Fair

Warrick County, Indiana · 0.32 MI N SR 62 · Structure no. 8700135

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
438
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frog Pond Road over Hoskinson Drain is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Frog Pond Road over Hoskinson Drain 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 5 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 438 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 719 by 2041. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesFrog Pond Road
CrossesHoskinson Drain
Location0.32 MI N SR 62
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWarrick County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.06606, -87.15892
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic438 (2021)
Projected traffic719 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$399,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Frog Pond Road over Hoskinson Drain built?

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

What condition is Frog Pond Road over Hoskinson Drain 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 Frog Pond Road over Hoskinson Drain carry?

About 438 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Frog Pond Road over Hoskinson Drain?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Frog Pond Road over Hoskinson Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.