US Bridges

SR 14 over Zimmer Ditch

Fair

Jasper County, Indiana · 01.44 E I-65 · Structure no. 003610

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
834
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 14 over Zimmer Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 14 over Zimmer Ditch in Jasper County, Indiana. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 67 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 834 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 879 by 2032. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 14
CrossesZimmer Ditch
Location01.44 E I-65
RouteState Highway 14
CountyJasper County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.01277, -87.24324
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic834 (2021)
Projected traffic879 by 2032
Trucks21%
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 14 over Zimmer Ditch built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is SR 14 over Zimmer 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 14 over Zimmer Ditch carry?

About 834 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SR 14 over Zimmer Ditch?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 14 over Zimmer Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.