US Bridges

Wilson Ave over Unnamed Ditch

Good

Jefferson County, Indiana · 00.39 MI N SR 62 · Structure no. 3900128

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,075
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilson Ave over Unnamed Ditch is a steel culvert carrying Wilson Ave over Unnamed Ditch in Jefferson 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 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 6,075 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,240 by 2024. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesWilson Ave
CrossesUnnamed Ditch
Location00.39 MI N SR 62
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.78018, -85.40594
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,075 (2024)
Projected traffic7,240 by 2024
Trucks10%
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

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 Wilson Ave over Unnamed Ditch built?

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

What condition is Wilson Ave over Unnamed 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Wilson Ave over Unnamed Ditch carry?

About 6,075 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Wilson Ave over Unnamed Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Wilson Ave over Unnamed Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.