US Bridges

SR 14 over Oliver Ditch

Fair

Jasper County, Indiana · 01.14 E US 231 · Structure no. 003630

Built
1982
43 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,696
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 14 over Oliver Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 14 over Oliver Ditch in Jasper County, Indiana. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 43 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 1,696 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,735 by 2030. The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 14
CrossesOliver Ditch
Location01.14 E US 231
RouteState Highway 14
CountyJasper County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.02694, -87.13045
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.4 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,696 (2015)
Projected traffic2,735 by 2030
Trucks10%
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 Oliver Ditch built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is SR 14 over Oliver 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 Oliver Ditch carry?

About 1,696 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 14 over Oliver Ditch?

The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 14 over Oliver Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.