SR 42 over Robart Ditch
FairMorgan County, Indiana · 02.36 W SR 39 · Structure no. 015870
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 886
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 42 over Robart Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 42 over Robart Ditch in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 78 years old, older 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 886 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 947 by 2041. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 42 over Robart Ditch built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is SR 42 over Robart 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 Robart Ditch carry?
About 886 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is SR 42 over Robart Ditch?
The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns SR 42 over Robart Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.