US Bridges

SR 10 over Wheatfield Ditch

Good

Jasper County, Indiana · 00.40 E SR 49 · Structure no. 002940

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,547
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 10 over Wheatfield Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 10 over Wheatfield Ditch in Jasper County, Indiana. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 2,547 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,577 by 2030. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 10
CrossesWheatfield Ditch
Location00.40 E SR 49
RouteState Highway 10
CountyJasper County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.18699, -87.03746
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,547 (2020)
Projected traffic3,577 by 2030
Trucks11%
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 10 over Wheatfield Ditch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 10 over Wheatfield 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 10 over Wheatfield Ditch carry?

About 2,547 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 10 over Wheatfield Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 10 over Wheatfield Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.