US Bridges

Division Road over Ryan Ditch

Fair

Jasper County, Indiana · 0.10 Miles E of CR 250 E · Structure no. 3700086

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
89 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
174
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Division Road over Ryan Ditch is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Division Road over Ryan Ditch in Jasper County, Indiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 5 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 174 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 248 by 2042. The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesDivision Road
CrossesRyan Ditch
Location0.10 Miles E of CR 250 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJasper County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.01276, -86.99697
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic174 (2022)
Projected traffic248 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Division Road over Ryan Ditch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Division Road over Ryan 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 Ryan Ditch carry?

About 174 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Division Road over Ryan Ditch?

The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Division Road over Ryan Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.