US Bridges

Swan DR over Jackson Ditch

Fair

Hancock County, Indiana · 00.31 W of N Fortville Pi · Structure no. 3000045

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Swan DR over Jackson Ditch is a steel culvert carrying Swan DR over Jackson Ditch in Hancock County, Indiana. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 50 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 6 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSwan DR
CrossesJackson Ditch
Location00.31 W of N Fortville Pi
CountyHancock County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.92666, -85.8511
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2022)
Projected traffic340 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal 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 Swan DR over Jackson Ditch built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Swan DR over Jackson 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Swan DR over Jackson Ditch carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Swan DR over Jackson Ditch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Swan DR over Jackson Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.