US Bridges

SR 10 over Beaver Lake Ditch

Good

Newton County, Indiana · 00.48 W US 41 · Structure no. 002891

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
97 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,638
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 10 over Beaver Lake Ditch is a concrete slab carrying SR 10 over Beaver Lake Ditch in Newton County, Indiana. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 3,638 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,110 by 2037. The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 10
CrossesBeaver Lake Ditch
Location00.48 W US 41
RouteState Highway 10
CountyNewton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.14487, -87.46267
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length97 ft (29.5 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,638 (2020)
Projected traffic5,110 by 2037
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 10 over Beaver Lake Ditch built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 10 over Beaver Lake 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 Beaver Lake Ditch carry?

About 3,638 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is SR 10 over Beaver Lake Ditch?

The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 10 over Beaver Lake Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.