US Bridges

SR 10 over Shatzley Ditch

Fair

Jasper County, Indiana · 01.15 E of US 231 · Structure no. 002920

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,585
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 10 over Shatzley Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 10 over Shatzley Ditch in Jasper County, Indiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 5,585 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,431 by 2030. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 10
CrossesShatzley Ditch
Location01.15 E of US 231
RouteState Highway 10
CountyJasper County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.1875, -87.12824
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,585 (2020)
Projected traffic8,431 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 10 over Shatzley Ditch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 10 over Shatzley 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 10 over Shatzley Ditch carry?

About 5,585 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 10 over Shatzley Ditch?

The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 10 over Shatzley Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.