US Bridges

Fountain City Pk over Knollenberg Ditch

Good

Wayne County, Indiana · 00.20 E of Bragg RD · Structure no. 8900278

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
820
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fountain City Pk over Knollenberg Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Fountain City Pk over Knollenberg Ditch in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 820 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,106 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFountain City Pk
CrossesKnollenberg Ditch
Location00.20 E of Bragg RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.95435, -84.93605
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic820 (2024)
Projected traffic1,106 by 2044
Trucks1%
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 Fountain City Pk over Knollenberg Ditch built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fountain City Pk over Knollenberg Ditch 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Fountain City Pk over Knollenberg Ditch carry?

About 820 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fountain City Pk over Knollenberg Ditch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Fountain City Pk over Knollenberg Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.