FIRST AVE
Carrying FIRST AVE over PIGEON CREEK & BIKE PATH
00.30 S OF DIAMOND AVE, Vanderburgh, Indiana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: FIRST AVE
The FIRST AVE bridge in Vanderburgh, Indiana carries FIRST AVE over PIGEON CREEK & BIKE PATH. It was built in 1983, making it 43 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2010, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 113.7 meters (373 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 18,583 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Indiana bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 30.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How FIRST AVE compares
Live comparison across Indiana.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1983
- Last Reconstructed
- 2010
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 113.7 m (373 ft)
- Deck Width
- 19.1 m (63 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 18,583 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 8200099
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FIRST AVE is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare FIRST AVE against other structures in Vanderburgh and across Indiana. Indiana bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for FIRST AVE?
FIRST AVE in Vanderburgh, Indiana has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is FIRST AVE inspected?
FIRST AVE's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 18,583 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FIRST AVE is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for FIRST AVE?
FIRST AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 30.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining FIRST AVE?
FIRST AVE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is FIRST AVE and does age affect safety?
FIRST AVE was built in 1983, making it 43 years old and last reconstructed in 2010.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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