SR 10 over Best Ditch
GoodNewton County, Indiana · 03.28 W US 41 · Structure no. 002880
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,537
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 10 over Best Ditch is a concrete slab carrying SR 10 over Best Ditch in Newton County, Indiana. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 91 years old, older 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 2,537 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,094 by 2030. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 10 over Best Ditch built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is SR 10 over Best 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does SR 10 over Best Ditch carry?
About 2,537 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.
How long is SR 10 over Best Ditch?
The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns SR 10 over Best Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.