US Bridges

SR 128 over Swanfelt Ditch

Fair

Madison County, Indiana · 02.90 E SR 37 · Structure no. 026255

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,978
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 128 over Swanfelt Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 128 over Swanfelt Ditch in Madison County, Indiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 1,978 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,282 by 2030. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 128
CrossesSwanfelt Ditch
Location02.90 E SR 37
RouteState Highway 128
CountyMadison County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.21938, -85.80784
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,978 (2004)
Projected traffic3,282 by 2030
Trucks10%
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 Swanfelt Ditch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 128 over Swanfelt 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 Swanfelt Ditch carry?

About 1,978 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 128 over Swanfelt Ditch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m).

Who owns SR 128 over Swanfelt Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.