US Bridges

SR 57 over Dixon Ditch

Fair

Greene County, Indiana · 01.80 S US 231 · Structure no. 020730

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,144
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 57 over Dixon Ditch is a concrete slab carrying SR 57 over Dixon Ditch in Greene County, Indiana. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 96 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,144 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,218 by 2034. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 57
CrossesDixon Ditch
Location01.80 S US 231
RouteState Highway 57
CountyGreene County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.00635, -87.0163
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,144 (2004)
Projected traffic5,218 by 2034
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 57 over Dixon Ditch built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is SR 57 over Dixon Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 57 over Dixon Ditch carry?

About 3,144 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 57 over Dixon Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 57 over Dixon Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.