US Bridges

SR 44 over Amity Ditch

Good

Johnson County, Indiana · 01.22 E I-65 · Structure no. 076898

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,150
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 44 over Amity Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 44 over Amity Ditch in Johnson County, Indiana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8,150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,363 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 44
CrossesAmity Ditch
Location01.22 E I-65
RouteState Highway 44
CountyJohnson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.48401, -85.99101
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,150 (2009)
Projected traffic16,363 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 44 over Amity Ditch built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 44 over Amity 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 44 over Amity Ditch carry?

About 8,150 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 44 over Amity Ditch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 44 over Amity Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.