US Bridges

SR 58 over Pollard Ditch

Good

Knox County, Indiana · 01.74 W SR 67 · Structure no. 020821

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
545
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 58 over Pollard Ditch is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying SR 58 over Pollard Ditch in Knox County, Indiana. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 545 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 560 by 2042. The structure is 69 ft (20.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 58
CrossesPollard Ditch
Location01.74 W SR 67
RouteState Highway 58
CountyKnox County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.86708, -87.25209
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length69 ft (20.9 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic545 (2022)
Projected traffic560 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 58 over Pollard Ditch built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 58 over Pollard 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 58 over Pollard Ditch carry?

About 545 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 58 over Pollard Ditch?

The structure is 69 ft (20.9 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 58 over Pollard Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.