US Bridges

SR 49 over Oliver Ditch

Good

Jasper County, Indiana · 01.97 N SR 14 · Structure no. 017891

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 49 over Oliver Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 49 over Oliver Ditch in Jasper County, Indiana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2030. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 49
CrossesOliver Ditch
Location01.97 N SR 14
RouteState Highway 49
CountyJasper County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.05599, -87.04605
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2010)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2030
Trucks15%
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 49 over Oliver Ditch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 49 over Oliver 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR 49 over Oliver Ditch carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 49 over Oliver Ditch?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 49 over Oliver Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.