US Bridges

SR 54 over Beehunter Ditch

Good

Greene County, Indiana · 00.78 E SR 59 · Structure no. 019610

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,470
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 54 over Beehunter Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 54 over Beehunter Ditch in Greene County, Indiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 11,470 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,470 by 2040. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 54
CrossesBeehunter Ditch
Location00.78 E SR 59
RouteState Highway 54
CountyGreene County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.03686, -87.15219
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,470 (2020)
Projected traffic11,470 by 2040
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 54 over Beehunter Ditch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 54 over Beehunter 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 54 over Beehunter Ditch carry?

About 11,470 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 54 over Beehunter Ditch?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns SR 54 over Beehunter Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.