SR 58 over Gardner Ditch
GoodKnox County, Indiana · 00.13 E SR 67 · Structure no. 020840
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 76 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,106
- 2004 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 58 over Gardner Ditch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 58 over Gardner Ditch in Knox County, Indiana. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 86 years old, older 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 2,106 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,497 by 2030. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 58 over Gardner Ditch built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is SR 58 over Gardner 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 Gardner Ditch carry?
About 2,106 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SR 58 over Gardner Ditch?
The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns SR 58 over Gardner Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.