SR 49 over Davisson Ditch
GoodJasper County, Indiana · 03.17 N SR 14 · Structure no. 017900
- Built
- 1946
- 79 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,232
- 2004 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 49 over Davisson Ditch is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 49 over Davisson Ditch in Jasper County, Indiana. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 years old, older 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 1,232 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,045 by 2030. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 49 over Davisson Ditch built?
It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 49 over Davisson 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 Davisson Ditch carry?
About 1,232 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SR 49 over Davisson Ditch?
The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns SR 49 over Davisson Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.