US Bridges

Joseph Lane over Brewer Ditch

Fair

Johnson County, Indiana · 0.40 E of Sawmill Road · Structure no. 4100141

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
383
2012 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Joseph Lane over Brewer Ditch is a concrete slab carrying Joseph Lane over Brewer Ditch in Johnson County, Indiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 5 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 383 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 525 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesJoseph Lane
CrossesBrewer Ditch
Location0.40 E of Sawmill Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJohnson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.5374, -86.09432
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic383 (2012)
Projected traffic525 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Joseph Lane over Brewer Ditch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Joseph Lane over Brewer 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Joseph Lane over Brewer Ditch carry?

About 383 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Joseph Lane over Brewer Ditch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Joseph Lane over Brewer Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.