US Bridges

SR 48 over Howesville Ditch

Good

Greene County, Indiana · 04.47 E SR 59 · Structure no. 017820

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,897
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 48 over Howesville Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 48 over Howesville Ditch in Greene County, Indiana. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1980, 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 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 1,897 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,150 by 2030. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 48
CrossesHowesville Ditch
Location04.47 E SR 59
RouteState Highway 48
CountyGreene County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.15079, -87.1095
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,897 (2004)
Projected traffic3,150 by 2030
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 48 over Howesville Ditch built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is SR 48 over Howesville 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 48 over Howesville Ditch carry?

About 1,897 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 48 over Howesville Ditch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 48 over Howesville Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.