US Bridges

Ohio Street over Sartor Ditch

Good

Morgan County, Indiana · 00.11 S of SR-37 · Structure no. 5500305

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,080
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ohio Street over Sartor Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Ohio Street over Sartor Ditch in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,080 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,140 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesOhio Street
CrossesSartor Ditch
Location00.11 S of SR-37
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.40676, -86.4227
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.2 US tons
Inventory rating71.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,080 (2023)
Projected traffic21,140 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Ohio Street over Sartor Ditch built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ohio 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 Ohio Street over Sartor Ditch carry?

About 12,080 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ohio Street over Sartor Ditch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Ohio Street over Sartor Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.