US Bridges

South Street over Sartor Ditch

Good

Morgan County, Indiana · 00.06 E of South Home Ave · Structure no. 080767

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,800
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Street over Sartor Ditch is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying South Street over Sartor Ditch in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,650 by 2043. The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSouth Street
CrossesSartor Ditch
Location00.06 E of South Home Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.41686, -86.41417
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length122 ft (37.1 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2023)
Projected traffic6,650 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 South Street over Sartor Ditch built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Street over Sartor Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does South Street over Sartor Ditch carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is South Street over Sartor Ditch?

The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns South Street over Sartor Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.