US Bridges

US 231 over Barnard Ditch

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Jasper County, Indiana · 03.08 N SR 10 · Structure no. 029530

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,080
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 231 over Barnard Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 231 over Barnard Ditch in Jasper County, Indiana. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2021, 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 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 8,080 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,084 by 2030. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 231
CrossesBarnard Ditch
Location03.08 N SR 10
RouteU.S. Route 231
CountyJasper County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.23333, -87.2
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length102 ft (31 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,080 (2017)
Projected traffic9,084 by 2030
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Barnard Ditch built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is US 231 over Barnard 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 231 over Barnard Ditch carry?

About 8,080 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 231 over Barnard Ditch?

The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 231 over Barnard Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.