US Bridges

SR 57 over Weaver Ditch

Good

Daviess County, Indiana · 02.25 N SR 58 · Structure no. 020690

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,336
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 57 over Weaver Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 57 over Weaver Ditch in Daviess County, Indiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 1,336 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2038. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 57
CrossesWeaver Ditch
Location02.25 N SR 58
RouteState Highway 57
CountyDaviess County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.89593, -87.06414
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,336 (2018)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2038
Trucks30%
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 57 over Weaver Ditch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 57 over Weaver 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 57 over Weaver Ditch carry?

About 1,336 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is SR 57 over Weaver Ditch?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 57 over Weaver Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.