US Bridges

Evans RD over Lake Ditch

Fair

Morgan County, Indiana · 00.46 N of Gore RD · Structure no. 5500097

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
440
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Evans RD over Lake Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Evans RD over Lake Ditch in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 440 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 770 by 2043. The structure is 92 ft (28.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesEvans RD
CrossesLake Ditch
Location00.46 N of Gore RD
RouteCounty Highway 135
CountyMorgan County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.54969, -86.58961
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length92 ft (28.1 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (2023)
Projected traffic770 by 2043
Trucks5%
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

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 Evans RD over Lake Ditch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Evans RD over Lake 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Evans RD over Lake Ditch carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Evans RD over Lake Ditch?

The structure is 92 ft (28.1 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Evans RD over Lake Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.