US Bridges

SR 19 over Ridenour Ditch

Good

Kosciusko County, Indiana · 00.34 N US 30 · Structure no. 005090

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,925
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 19 over Ridenour Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 19 over Ridenour Ditch in Kosciusko County, Indiana. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 40 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 1,925 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,361 by 2032. The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 19
CrossesRidenour Ditch
Location00.34 N US 30
RouteState Highway 19
CountyKosciusko County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.28628, -86.04708
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,925 (2021)
Projected traffic2,361 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 19 over Ridenour Ditch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is SR 19 over Ridenour 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 19 over Ridenour Ditch carry?

About 1,925 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 19 over Ridenour Ditch?

The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 19 over Ridenour Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.