Stateline Road over Riner-Houseworth Ditch
PoorPosted for loadNewton County, Indiana · 0.242 MI S County Line · Structure no. 5600500
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2013 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Stateline Road over Riner-Houseworth Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Stateline Road over Riner-Houseworth Ditch in Newton County, Indiana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 350 vehicles a day, projected to reach 313 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Stateline Road over Riner-Houseworth Ditch built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Stateline Road over Riner-Houseworth Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2022.
How much traffic does Stateline Road over Riner-Houseworth Ditch carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2013 count).
How long is Stateline Road over Riner-Houseworth Ditch?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Stateline Road over Riner-Houseworth Ditch?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.