Bluffton Road over Goss-Switzer Ditch
PoorPosted for loadJay County, Indiana · 0.1 Miles West of CR 650 · Structure no. 3800192
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 181
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bluffton Road over Goss-Switzer Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bluffton Road over Goss-Switzer Ditch in Jay County, Indiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 181 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 223 by 2039. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bluffton Road over Goss-Switzer Ditch built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bluffton Road over Goss-Switzer 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 Bluffton Road over Goss-Switzer Ditch carry?
About 181 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Bluffton Road over Goss-Switzer Ditch?
The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Bluffton Road over Goss-Switzer Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.