US Bridges

SR 1 over Hartman Ditch

Fair

Jay County, Indiana · 02.58 S SR 26 · Structure no. 000330

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,805
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1 over Hartman Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 1 over Hartman Ditch in Jay County, Indiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 1,805 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,001 by 2030. The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1
CrossesHartman Ditch
Location02.58 S SR 26
RouteState Highway 1
CountyJay County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.40638, -85.14992
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,805 (2018)
Projected traffic4,001 by 2030
Trucks25%
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

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 1 over Hartman Ditch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1 over Hartman 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1 over Hartman Ditch carry?

About 1,805 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is SR 1 over Hartman Ditch?

The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1 over Hartman Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.