SR 38 over Stowers Ditch
GoodClinton County, Indiana · 02.29 E US 421 · Structure no. 012690
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 72 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 253
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 38 over Stowers Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 38 over Stowers Ditch in Clinton County, Indiana. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 253 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 333 by 2034. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 38 over Stowers Ditch built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is SR 38 over Stowers 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does SR 38 over Stowers Ditch carry?
About 253 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is SR 38 over Stowers Ditch?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns SR 38 over Stowers Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.