Bridge conditions in Vanderburgh County, Indiana
279 inventoried bridges · 11 rated poor · 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
The federal inventory lists 279 bridges in Vanderburgh County: 137 rated good, 131 fair, and 11 poor.
- 11 of the 279 bridges in Vanderburgh County, Indiana, are rated in poor condition (3.9%) in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory, as of .
- 137 bridges (49.1%) are rated good and 131 (47.0%) fair.
- The median Vanderburgh County bridge was built in 1987.
- The busiest poor-rated bridge is SR 62 over Evansville Western RR (built 1956), carrying about 44,520 vehicles a day.
Good 49.1% · Fair 47.0% · Poor 3.9% of 279 bridges
Bridges rated poor
Every bridge in the county with a poor rating, busiest first. Poor means a major component is rated 4 or lower on FHWA's 0-9 scale; it is a repair flag, not a closure notice.
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| SR 62 over Evansville Western RR | 1956 | 44,520 | Poor |
| US 41 NB over Pond Flat Ditch | 1946 | 14,325 | Poor |
| US 41 SB over Pond Flat Ditch | 1946 | 14,325 | Poor |
| Broadway Ave over Carpentier Creek | 1970 | 7,062 | Poor |
| Hogue Rd over Carpentier Creek | 1965 | 6,943 | Poor |
| Franklin St over Pigeon Creek & Walk Path | 1932 | 6,432 | Poor |
| Claremont Rd over Carpentier Creek | 1976 | 4,429 | Poor |
| Wimberg Rd over Locust Creek | 1906 | 1,906 | Poor |
| Kleitz Rd over Branch of Locust Creek | 1992 | 410 | Poor |
| Oak Grove Road over I-69 Nb/sb | 1987 | 133 | Poor |
| Adler Rd over Branch of Pond Flat Dit | 1945 | 111 | Poor |
Busiest bridges in the county
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| SR 62 over Fulton Avenue | 2011 | 62,241 | Good |
| SR 62 over RR Pigeon CR Rd | 2000 | 58,200 | Fair |
| SR 62 over 9TH Avenue | 2000 | 46,155 | Fair |
| SR 62 EB over 3RD 4TH RR Parking | 1986 | 46,155 | Fair |
| SR 62 WB over First Ave RR Parking | 1986 | 46,155 | Good |
| SR 62 Ebl over Ml King - Mary Street | 1988 | 46,155 | Fair |
| SR 62 WB over Ml King - Mary Street | 1988 | 46,155 | Fair |
| SR 62 EB over Main Street | 1988 | 46,155 | Good |
| SR 62 Wbl over Main Street | 1988 | 46,155 | Fair |
| SR 62 EB over Heidelbach Street | 1988 | 46,155 | Fair |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025. Counts cover inventoried highway bridges over 20 feet; ratings are reported by the state DOT.
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