US Bridges

Six Points Road over Jay Ditch

Good

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.40 N of SR 38 · Structure no. 2900483

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Six Points Road over Jay Ditch is a concrete slab carrying Six Points Road over Jay Ditch in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,620 by 2039. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSix Points Road
CrossesJay Ditch
Location00.40 N of SR 38
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.12088, -86.17537
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic1,620 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Six Points Road over Jay Ditch built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Six Points Road over Jay 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Six Points Road over Jay Ditch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Six Points Road over Jay Ditch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Six Points Road over Jay Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.