US Bridges

SR 67 over Perry-Oakley Ditch

Good

Jay County, Indiana · 01.09 N US 27 · Structure no. 024320

Built
1982
43 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,581
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 67 over Perry-Oakley Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 67 over Perry-Oakley Ditch in Jay County, Indiana. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 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 2,581 vehicles a day, roughly 51% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,519 by 2032. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 67
CrossesPerry-Oakley Ditch
Location01.09 N US 27
RouteState Highway 67
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.54144, -84.94291
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,581 (2018)
Projected traffic3,519 by 2032
Trucks51%
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 67 over Perry-Oakley Ditch built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is SR 67 over Perry-Oakley 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 67 over Perry-Oakley Ditch carry?

About 2,581 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 51% are trucks.

How long is SR 67 over Perry-Oakley Ditch?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 67 over Perry-Oakley Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.