US Bridges

US 50 over Goss Ditch

Fair

Jackson County, Indiana · 01.00 E SR 235 · Structure no. 018510

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,464
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 over Goss Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying US 50 over Goss Ditch in Jackson County, Indiana. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 5,464 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,612 by 2030. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 50
CrossesGoss Ditch
Location01.00 E SR 235
RouteU.S. Route 50
CountyJackson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.87486, -86.14258
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,464 (2004)
Projected traffic7,612 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 50 over Goss Ditch built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 50 over Goss 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 50 over Goss Ditch carry?

About 5,464 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 50 over Goss Ditch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 over Goss Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.