US Bridges

SR 42 over Bayless Ditch

Fair

Morgan County, Indiana · 03.57 W SR 39 · Structure no. 015860

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
938
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 42 over Bayless Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 42 over Bayless Ditch in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 938 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,208 by 2041. The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 42
CrossesBayless Ditch
Location03.57 W SR 39
RouteState Highway 42
CountyMorgan County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.57927, -86.54716
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic938 (2021)
Projected traffic1,208 by 2041
Trucks6%
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 42 over Bayless Ditch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 42 over Bayless 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 42 over Bayless Ditch carry?

About 938 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 42 over Bayless Ditch?

The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 42 over Bayless Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.