Bridge conditions in Vigo County, Indiana
296 inventoried bridges · 14 rated poor · 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
14 of the 296 bridges the federal inventory lists in Vigo County are rated poor; the rest split 134 good and 148 fair.
- 14 of the 296 bridges in Vigo County, Indiana, are rated in poor condition (4.7%) in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory, as of .
- 134 bridges (45.3%) are rated good and 148 (50.0%) fair.
- The median Vigo County bridge was built in 1980.
- The busiest poor-rated bridge is US 40 over Abandoned RR (built 1921), carrying about 12,258 vehicles a day.
Good 45.3% · Fair 50.0% · Poor 4.7% of 296 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 40 over Abandoned RR | 1921 | 12,258 | Poor |
| HULMAN St over New Thompson Ditch | 1976 | 6,257 | Poor |
| Chamberlain Street over Lost Creek | 1962 | 4,441 | Poor |
| COLLEGE Ave over New Thompson Ditch | 1976 | 2,057 | Poor |
| SR 246 over West Fork Turman Creek | 1936 | 1,188 | Poor |
| SR 246 over East Fork Turman Creek | 1936 | 1,188 | Poor |
| Dallas Drive over Branch of HONEY CREEK | 1989 | 1,103 | Poor |
| FRENCH Dr over Prairie Creek | 1941 | 855 | Poor |
| Morris Place over Honey Creek | 1977 | 755 | Poor |
| EPPERT St over N Br Otter Creek | 1983 | 503 | Poor |
| Old NATIONAL Rd over Clear Creek | 1919 | 322 | Poor |
| Howe Pl over E Little Sugar Creek | 1980 | 283 | Poor |
| FARMERSBURG St over Turman Creek | 1920 | 188 | Poor |
| FARMERSBURG St over Turman Creek | 1915 | 188 | Poor |
Busiest bridges in the county
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-70 EB over 7TH Street | 1964 | 34,749 | Fair |
| I-70 WB over 7TH Street | 1964 | 34,749 | Fair |
| I-70 EB over CSX RR | 1964 | 34,749 | Fair |
| I-70 WB over CSX RR | 1964 | 34,749 | Fair |
| I-70 WB over Canal Street 2 RR | 1965 | 34,749 | Fair |
| I-70 EB over CSX RR | 1964 | 34,749 | Fair |
| I-70 WB over CSX RR | 1964 | 34,749 | Fair |
| I-70 EB over 25TH Street | 1964 | 34,749 | Fair |
| I-70 WB over 25TH Street | 1964 | 34,749 | Fair |
| US 41 over Tippecanoe St CSX RR | 1986 | 32,010 | Good |
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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