US Bridges

SR 14 over Gaff Ditch

Good

Newton County, Indiana · 02.27 E US 41 · Structure no. 003581

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,274
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 14 over Gaff Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 14 over Gaff Ditch in Newton County, Indiana. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,274 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,909 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 14
CrossesGaff Ditch
Location02.27 E US 41
RouteState Highway 14
CountyNewton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.01386, -87.40669
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating61.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,274 (2022)
Projected traffic2,909 by 2042
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 14 over Gaff Ditch built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 14 over Gaff 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 14 over Gaff Ditch carry?

About 2,274 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is SR 14 over Gaff Ditch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 14 over Gaff Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.