US Bridges

US 136 over Ross Ditch

Good

Hendricks County, Indiana · 00.29 E SR 39 · Structure no. 026920

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,082
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 136 over Ross Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 136 over Ross Ditch in Hendricks 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 3,082 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,992 by 2030. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 136
CrossesRoss Ditch
Location00.29 E SR 39
RouteU.S. Route 136
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.88035, -86.53874
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.1 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,082 (2022)
Projected traffic4,992 by 2030
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 US 136 over Ross Ditch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 136 over Ross 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 136 over Ross Ditch carry?

About 3,082 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 136 over Ross Ditch?

The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US 136 over Ross Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.