US Bridges

SR 38 over Stoker Ditch

Poor

Boone County, Indiana · 04.75 E US 421 · Structure no. 012700

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
329
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 38 over Stoker Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 38 over Stoker Ditch in Boone County, Indiana. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 59 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 329 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 863 by 2034. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR 38
CrossesStoker Ditch
Location04.75 E US 421
RouteState Highway 38
CountyBoone County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.1766, -86.28047
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic329 (2021)
Projected traffic863 by 2034
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 38 over Stoker Ditch built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is SR 38 over Stoker Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 38 over Stoker Ditch carry?

About 329 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 38 over Stoker Ditch?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 38 over Stoker Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.