US Bridges

SR 49 over Wheatfield Ditch

Good

Jasper County, Indiana · 00.60 N SR 10 · Structure no. 017930

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,999
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 49 over Wheatfield Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 49 over Wheatfield Ditch in Jasper County, Indiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 3,999 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,346 by 2030. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 49
CrossesWheatfield Ditch
Location00.60 N SR 10
RouteState Highway 49
CountyJasper County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.19583, -87.04521
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,999 (2021)
Projected traffic6,346 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Wheatfield Ditch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 49 over Wheatfield 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 49 over Wheatfield Ditch carry?

About 3,999 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 49 over Wheatfield Ditch?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 49 over Wheatfield Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.