US 24 over Sheldon Ditch
GoodNewton County, Indiana · 01.49 W SR 71 · Structure no. 005865
- Built
- 2020
- 5 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,999
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 24 over Sheldon Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying US 24 over Sheldon Ditch in Newton County, Indiana. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 2,999 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2038. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 24 over Sheldon Ditch built?
It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 24 over Sheldon 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does US 24 over Sheldon Ditch carry?
About 2,999 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is US 24 over Sheldon Ditch?
The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns US 24 over Sheldon Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.