SR 38 over Jones Ditch
GoodHamilton County, Indiana · 00.51 E US 31 · Structure no. 012720
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 67 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 38 over Jones Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 38 over Jones Ditch in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2041. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 38 over Jones Ditch built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 38 over Jones 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 2024.
How much traffic does SR 38 over Jones Ditch carry?
About 8,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SR 38 over Jones Ditch?
The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns SR 38 over Jones Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.