US Bridges

SR 14 over Folger Ditch

Fair

Jasper County, Indiana · 01.77 W SR 49 · Structure no. 003640

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,690
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 14 over Folger Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SR 14 over Folger Ditch in Jasper County, Indiana. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1983, 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 1,690 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,355 by 2030. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 14
CrossesFolger Ditch
Location01.77 W SR 49
RouteState Highway 14
CountyJasper County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.02737, -87.08017
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,690 (2015)
Projected traffic2,355 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 Folger Ditch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is SR 14 over Folger 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 Folger Ditch carry?

About 1,690 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 14 over Folger Ditch?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 14 over Folger Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.