US Bridges

State Line Road over Sherman Ditch

Fair

Jay County, Indiana · 1.2 Miles South of SR 67 · Structure no. 3800002

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
76
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Line Road over Sherman Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Line Road over Sherman Ditch in Jay County, Indiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 76 vehicles a day, projected to reach 94 by 2039. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesState Line Road
CrossesSherman Ditch
Location1.2 Miles South of SR 67
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJay County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.5286, -84.80268
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76 (2019)
Projected traffic94 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 State Line Road over Sherman Ditch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Line Road over Sherman 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does State Line Road over Sherman Ditch carry?

About 76 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is State Line Road over Sherman Ditch?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns State Line Road over Sherman Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.