US Bridges

SR 135 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Morgan County, Indiana · 00.50 S SR 252 · Structure no. 026690

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,684
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 135 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 135 over Drainage Ditch in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 5,684 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,315 by 2031. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 135
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location00.50 S SR 252
RouteState Highway 135
CountyMorgan County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.36448, -86.26107
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,684 (2004)
Projected traffic8,315 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 135 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 135 over Drainage 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 135 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 5,684 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 135 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 135 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.