US Bridges

SR 32 over Higgins (owens) Ditch

Good

Boone County, Indiana · 00.17 W SR 75 · Structure no. 010530

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,529
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 32 over Higgins (owens) Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 32 over Higgins (owens) Ditch in Boone County, Indiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 7,529 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,187 by 2038. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 32
CrossesHiggins (owens) Ditch
Location00.17 W SR 75
RouteState Highway 32
CountyBoone County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.05439, -86.62283
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span62 ft (19 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,529 (2018)
Projected traffic9,187 by 2038
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 32 over Higgins (owens) Ditch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 32 over Higgins (owens) 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 32 over Higgins (owens) Ditch carry?

About 7,529 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is SR 32 over Higgins (owens) Ditch?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (19 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 32 over Higgins (owens) Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.