US Bridges

SR 26 over Bolen Ditch

Poor

Jay County, Indiana · 01.84 E US 27 · Structure no. 007050

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,127
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 26 over Bolen Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 26 over Bolen Ditch in Jay County, Indiana. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 79 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,127 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2035. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 26
CrossesBolen Ditch
Location01.84 E US 27
RouteState Highway 26
CountyJay County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.43276, -84.94296
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,127 (2021)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2035
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 26 over Bolen Ditch built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is SR 26 over Bolen Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 26 over Bolen Ditch carry?

About 2,127 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SR 26 over Bolen Ditch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 26 over Bolen Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.