US Bridges

York ST over Sartor Ditch

Good

Morgan County, Indiana · 00.06 E of S Home Ave · Structure no. 5500159

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
530
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

York ST over Sartor Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying York ST over Sartor Ditch in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 530 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 930 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesYork ST
CrossesSartor Ditch
Location00.06 E of S Home Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.41801, -86.41416
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic530 (2023)
Projected traffic930 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 York ST over Sartor Ditch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is York ST 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does York ST over Sartor Ditch carry?

About 530 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is York ST over Sartor Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns York ST over Sartor Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.