US Bridges

US 231 over Tyler Ditch

Fair

Jasper County, Indiana · 01.96 N SR 10 · Structure no. 029520

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,472
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 231 over Tyler Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 231 over Tyler Ditch in Jasper County, Indiana. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 64 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 5,472 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,000 by 2030. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 231
CrossesTyler Ditch
Location01.96 N SR 10
RouteU.S. Route 231
CountyJasper County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.21561, -87.1989
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,472 (2004)
Projected traffic11,000 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 US 231 over Tyler Ditch built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is US 231 over Tyler 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 231 over Tyler Ditch carry?

About 5,472 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 231 over Tyler Ditch?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 231 over Tyler Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.