US Bridges

SR 54 over Ritter Ditch

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Greene County, Indiana · 00.92 E US 231 & SR 57 · Structure no. 076858

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,727
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 54 over Ritter Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 54 over Ritter Ditch in Greene County, Indiana. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 4,727 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,300 by 2035. The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23.6 mi (38 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 54
CrossesRitter Ditch
Location00.92 E US 231 & SR 57
RouteState Highway 54
CountyGreene County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.02883, -86.92065
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length74 ft (22.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,727 (2014)
Projected traffic12,300 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23.6 mi (38 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 Ritter Ditch built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 54 over Ritter 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 Ritter Ditch carry?

About 4,727 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 54 over Ritter Ditch?

The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 54 over Ritter Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.