US Bridges

SR 65 over Branch Ford Ditch

Good

Gibson County, Indiana · 07.30 N SR 64 · Structure no. 023271

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,220
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 65 over Branch Ford Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SR 65 over Branch Ford Ditch in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 1,220 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,670 by 2036. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 65
CrossesBranch Ford Ditch
Location07.30 N SR 64
RouteState Highway 65
CountyGibson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.43209, -87.4907
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,220 (2016)
Projected traffic1,670 by 2036
Trucks13%
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 65 over Branch Ford Ditch built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 65 over Branch Ford 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 65 over Branch Ford Ditch carry?

About 1,220 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 65 over Branch Ford Ditch?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 65 over Branch Ford Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.