US Bridges

Airport Road over Von Fange Ditch

Fair

Jackson County, Indiana · 0.02 S of Schleter Road · Structure no. 3600071

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,070
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airport Road over Von Fange Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Airport Road over Von Fange Ditch in Jackson County, Indiana. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 85 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 5,070 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,605 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesAirport Road
CrossesVon Fange Ditch
Location0.02 S of Schleter Road
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJackson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.94699, -85.90795
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.1 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,070 (2020)
Projected traffic7,605 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Airport Road over Von Fange Ditch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Airport Road over Von Fange 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Airport Road over Von Fange Ditch carry?

About 5,070 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Airport Road over Von Fange Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Airport Road over Von Fange Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.