US Bridges

SR 42 over Ditch to Coon Creek

Good

Owen County, Indiana · 03.64 W SR 243 · Structure no. 015807

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,109
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 42 over Ditch to Coon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 42 over Ditch to Coon Creek in Owen County, Indiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 1,109 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,008 by 2030. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 42
CrossesDitch to Coon Creek
Location03.64 W SR 243
RouteState Highway 42
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.45016, -86.90416
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,109 (2021)
Projected traffic2,008 by 2030
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 42 over Ditch to Coon Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 42 over Ditch to Coon Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 42 over Ditch to Coon Creek carry?

About 1,109 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 42 over Ditch to Coon Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns SR 42 over Ditch to Coon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.