US Bridges

SR 114 over Sayler Ditch

Good

Jasper County, Indiana · 00.41 E I-65 · Structure no. 025661

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,120
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 114 over Sayler Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 114 over Sayler Ditch in Jasper County, Indiana. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 5,120 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,620 by 2038. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 114
CrossesSayler Ditch
Location00.41 E I-65
RouteState Highway 114
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.94078, -87.2132
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,120 (2020)
Projected traffic8,620 by 2038
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 114 over Sayler Ditch built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 114 over Sayler 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 114 over Sayler Ditch carry?

About 5,120 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 114 over Sayler Ditch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns SR 114 over Sayler Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.