Telephone Road over Edwards Ditch
FairWarrick County, Indiana · 0.24 MI W Libbert RD · Structure no. 8700161
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,466
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Telephone Road over Edwards Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Telephone Road over Edwards Ditch in Warrick County, Indiana. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 5,466 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,970 by 2041. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was Telephone Road over Edwards Ditch built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is Telephone Road over Edwards 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 Telephone Road over Edwards Ditch carry?
About 5,466 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Telephone Road over Edwards Ditch?
The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Telephone Road over Edwards Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.