US Bridges

Division Road over Oliver Ditch

Fair

Jasper County, Indiana · 0.38 Miles E of US 231 · Structure no. 3700082

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Division Road over Oliver Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Division Road over Oliver Ditch in Jasper County, Indiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesDivision Road
CrossesOliver Ditch
Location0.38 Miles E of US 231
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJasper County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.01242, -87.1442
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2022)
Projected traffic100 by 2042
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Division Road over Oliver Ditch built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Division Road over Oliver 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Division Road over Oliver Ditch carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Division Road over Oliver Ditch?

The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Division Road over Oliver Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.