US Bridges

SR 57 over Lagoon Ditch

Fair

Daviess County, Indiana · 02.81 S SR 358 · Structure no. 020650

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
88 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,741
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 57 over Lagoon Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 57 over Lagoon Ditch in Daviess County, Indiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 5,741 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,951 by 2032. The structure is 88 ft (26.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 57
CrossesLagoon Ditch
Location02.81 S SR 358
RouteState Highway 57
CountyDaviess County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.76967, -87.1673
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,741 (2004)
Projected traffic7,951 by 2032
Trucks10%
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 57 over Lagoon Ditch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 57 over Lagoon 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 57 over Lagoon Ditch carry?

About 5,741 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 57 over Lagoon Ditch?

The structure is 88 ft (26.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 57 over Lagoon Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.