US Bridges

SR 32 over Neese Ditch

Good

Boone County, Indiana · 02.68 W US 421 · Structure no. 010591

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,760
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 32 over Neese Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 32 over Neese Ditch in Boone County, Indiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 5,760 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,710 by 2032. The structure is 90 ft (27.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 32
CrossesNeese Ditch
Location02.68 W US 421
RouteState Highway 32
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.04016, -86.33575
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating59.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length90 ft (27.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,760 (2012)
Projected traffic7,710 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Neese Ditch built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 32 over Neese 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 Neese Ditch carry?

About 5,760 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 32 over Neese Ditch?

The structure is 90 ft (27.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SR 32 over Neese Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.