US Bridges

SR 250 over Rider Ditch

Good

Jackson County, Indiana · 01.92 E SR 11 · Structure no. 030531

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
840
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 250 over Rider Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 250 over Rider 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 840 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 840 by 2040. The structure is 137 ft (41.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 250
CrossesRider Ditch
Location01.92 E SR 11
RouteState Highway 250
CountyJackson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.85191, -85.86395
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length137 ft (41.9 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic840 (2020)
Projected traffic840 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 250 over Rider Ditch built?

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

What condition is SR 250 over Rider 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 250 over Rider Ditch carry?

About 840 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 250 over Rider Ditch?

The structure is 137 ft (41.9 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 250 over Rider Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.