US Bridges

SR 128 over Lambertson Ditch

Fair

Madison County, Indiana · 01.35 E SR 37 · Structure no. 026250

Built
1991
34 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,010
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 128 over Lambertson Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 128 over Lambertson Ditch in Madison County, Indiana. It was built in 1991 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 34 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 6 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 1,010 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,280 by 2035. The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 128
CrossesLambertson Ditch
Location01.35 E SR 37
RouteState Highway 128
CountyMadison County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.21917, -85.83612
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,010 (2012)
Projected traffic1,280 by 2035
Trucks3%
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 128 over Lambertson Ditch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is SR 128 over Lambertson 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 128 over Lambertson Ditch carry?

About 1,010 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 128 over Lambertson Ditch?

The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 128 over Lambertson Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.