US Bridges

US 50SR 135 over Wayman Ditch

Fair

Jackson County, Indiana · 00.05 E SR 135 · Structure no. 018540

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
264 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,031
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50SR 135 over Wayman Ditch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50SR 135 over Wayman Ditch in Jackson County, Indiana. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 91 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 7,031 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,039 by 2042. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 50SR 135
CrossesWayman Ditch
Location00.05 E SR 135
RouteU.S. Route 50
CountyJackson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.88034, -86.11236
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,031 (2022)
Projected traffic8,039 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 50SR 135 over Wayman Ditch built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is US 50SR 135 over Wayman 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 50SR 135 over Wayman Ditch carry?

About 7,031 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 50SR 135 over Wayman Ditch?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 50SR 135 over Wayman Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.