US Bridges

Ewing Road over Br Ball Richard Ditch

Good

Jackson County, Indiana · 0.50 E of CR 300 W · Structure no. 3600023

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ewing Road over Br Ball Richard Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ewing Road over Br Ball Richard Ditch in Jackson County, Indiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 475 by 2033. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEwing Road
CrossesBr Ball Richard Ditch
Location0.50 E of CR 300 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJackson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.89158, -86.08493
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.1 US tons
Inventory rating48.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2013)
Projected traffic475 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Ewing Road over Br Ball Richard Ditch built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ewing Road over Br Ball Richard 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Ewing Road over Br Ball Richard Ditch carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ewing Road over Br Ball Richard Ditch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Ewing Road over Br Ball Richard Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.