US Bridges

SR 55 over Hunter Ditch

Fair

Newton County, Indiana · 03.00 N US 24 · Structure no. 019780

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
714
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 55 over Hunter Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 55 over Hunter Ditch in Newton County, Indiana. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 714 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,185 by 2030. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 55
CrossesHunter Ditch
Location03.00 N US 24
RouteState Highway 55
CountyNewton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.802, -87.30596
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic714 (2004)
Projected traffic1,185 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 55 over Hunter Ditch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is SR 55 over Hunter Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 55 over Hunter Ditch carry?

About 714 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 55 over Hunter Ditch?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 55 over Hunter Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.