SR 55 over Burgess Ditch
GoodNewton County, Indiana · 00.76 S US 24 · Structure no. 019775
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 666
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 55 over Burgess Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 55 over Burgess Ditch in Newton County, Indiana. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 666 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,080 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 55 over Burgess Ditch built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 55 over Burgess 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 2023.
How much traffic does SR 55 over Burgess Ditch carry?
About 666 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is SR 55 over Burgess Ditch?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns SR 55 over Burgess Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.