SR 71 over Bowton Ditch
GoodBenton County, Indiana · 03.12 S US 24 · Structure no. 024720
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 62 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 256
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 71 over Bowton Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 71 over Bowton Ditch in Benton County, Indiana. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 43 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 256 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 392 by 2035. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 71 over Bowton Ditch built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is SR 71 over Bowton 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does SR 71 over Bowton Ditch carry?
About 256 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR 71 over Bowton Ditch?
The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns SR 71 over Bowton Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.