US Bridges

SR 135 over Wayman Ditch

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Jackson County, Indiana · 00.12 N US 50 · Structure no. 026481

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
236 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,050
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 135 over Wayman Ditch is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying SR 135 over Wayman Ditch in Jackson County, Indiana. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2040. The structure is 236 ft (71.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 135
CrossesWayman Ditch
Location00.12 N US 50
RouteState Highway 135
CountyJackson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.88227, -86.11295
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length236 ft (71.8 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (2020)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2040
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SR 135 over Wayman Ditch built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 135 over Wayman 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 135 over Wayman Ditch carry?

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 135 over Wayman Ditch?

The structure is 236 ft (71.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 135 over Wayman Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.