US Bridges

Schleter Road over Von Fange Ditch

Fair

Jackson County, Indiana · 0.12 S of US 50 · Structure no. 3600176

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
215
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schleter Road over Von Fange Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Schleter 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 215 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 305 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSchleter Road
CrossesVon Fange Ditch
Location0.12 S of US 50
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJackson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.94416, -85.91989
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic215 (2015)
Projected traffic305 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Schleter 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 Schleter 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 Schleter Road over Von Fange Ditch carry?

About 215 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Schleter Road over Von Fange Ditch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Schleter Road over Von Fange Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.