US Bridges

Elberfeld Road over Bluegrass Creek

Fair

Warrick County, Indiana · 0.60 MI W ST Johns RD · Structure no. 8700175

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,424
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elberfeld Road over Bluegrass Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Elberfeld Road over Bluegrass Creek in Warrick County, Indiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 1,424 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,337 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesElberfeld Road
CrossesBluegrass Creek
Location0.60 MI W ST Johns RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWarrick County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.15077, -87.45816
Functional classRural Major 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 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,424 (2021)
Projected traffic2,337 by 2041
Trucks20%
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 Elberfeld Road over Bluegrass Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elberfeld Road over Bluegrass Creek 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 Elberfeld Road over Bluegrass Creek carry?

About 1,424 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Elberfeld Road over Bluegrass Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Elberfeld Road over Bluegrass Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.