US Bridges

SR 241 over Kessinger Ditch

Good

Knox County, Indiana · 01.94 N SR 61 · Structure no. 076630

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,320
2001 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 241 over Kessinger Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 241 over Kessinger Ditch in Knox County, Indiana. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 3,320 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2030. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 241
CrossesKessinger Ditch
Location01.94 N SR 61
RouteState Highway 241
CountyKnox County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.63581, -87.3292
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,320 (2001)
Projected traffic4,800 by 2030
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 241 over Kessinger Ditch built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 241 over Kessinger 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 241 over Kessinger Ditch carry?

About 3,320 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 241 over Kessinger Ditch?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 241 over Kessinger Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.