Vanderburgh County Bridge Report Card
Vanderburgh County scores 86 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Vanderburgh County, Indiana
Vanderburgh County has 279 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 11 rated poor and 5 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 3.9% is at or below the 5.3% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 100,596 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Vanderburgh County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 86/100 (B). The county has 279 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 11 in poor condition and 5 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 100,596 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 3.9% | 7.9 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 3.2% of measured traffic | 2.4 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 1.8% | 3.6 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 45 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 3,166,860 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 3.9% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 5.3% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 1.8% |
| Average Bridge Age | 45 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 100,596 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Vanderburgh County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US 41 NB over Pond Flat Ditch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 14,325 | 1946 |
| US 41 SB over Pond Flat Ditch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 14,325 | 1946 |
| Wimberg RD over Locust Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,906 | 1906 |
| Adler RD over Branch Of Pond Flat Dit | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 111 | 1945 |
| SR 62 over Evansville Western Rr | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 44,520 | 1956 |
| Broadway AVE over Carpentier Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 7,062 | 1970 |
| Hogue RD over Carpentier Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 6,943 | 1965 |
| Franklin ST over Pigeon Creek & Walk Path | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 6,432 | 1932 |
| Claremont RD over Carpentier Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 4,429 | 1976 |
| Kleitz RD over Branch Of Locust Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 410 | 1992 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.