US Bridges

SR 68 over Jordan Ditch

Good

Gibson County, Indiana · 03.02 E SR 65 · Structure no. 024370

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
916
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 68 over Jordan Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SR 68 over Jordan Ditch in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 916 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,521 by 2032. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 68
CrossesJordan Ditch
Location03.02 E SR 65
RouteState Highway 68
CountyGibson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.19723, -87.64093
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span59 ft (18.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic916 (2004)
Projected traffic1,521 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 68 over Jordan Ditch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 68 over Jordan 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 68 over Jordan Ditch carry?

About 916 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 68 over Jordan Ditch?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 68 over Jordan Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.