US Bridges

SR 32 over Artman Ditch

Good

Boone County, Indiana · 01.42 W US 421 · Structure no. 080648

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,760
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 32 over Artman Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 32 over Artman 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 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,710 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 32
CrossesArtman Ditch
Location01.42 W US 421
RouteState Highway 32
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.04055, -86.31237
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,760 (2012)
Projected traffic7,710 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Artman Ditch built?

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

What condition is SR 32 over Artman 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 Artman Ditch carry?

About 5,760 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 32 over Artman Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 32 over Artman Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.