US Bridges

SR 38 over Wiley Ditch

Fair

Boone County, Indiana · 05.36 W SR 47 · Structure no. 012705

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
401
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 38 over Wiley Ditch is a steel culvert carrying SR 38 over Wiley Ditch in Boone County, Indiana. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 401 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 858 by 2034. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 38
CrossesWiley Ditch
Location05.36 W SR 47
RouteState Highway 38
CountyBoone County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.16526, -86.27825
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating95.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic401 (2021)
Projected traffic858 by 2034
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 38 over Wiley Ditch built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 38 over Wiley Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 38 over Wiley Ditch carry?

About 401 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 38 over Wiley Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns SR 38 over Wiley Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.