US Bridges

SR 42 over Unt N Fork Jordan CR

Good

Owen County, Indiana · 05.27 W SR 243 · Structure no. 076964

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
720
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 42 over Unt N Fork Jordan CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SR 42 over Unt N Fork Jordan CR in Owen County, Indiana. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 720 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2031. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 42
CrossesUnt N Fork Jordan CR
Location05.27 W SR 243
RouteState Highway 42
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.4438, -86.93259
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic720 (2021)
Projected traffic800 by 2031
Trucks5%
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 Unt N Fork Jordan CR built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 42 over Unt N Fork Jordan CR 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 Unt N Fork Jordan CR carry?

About 720 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 42 over Unt N Fork Jordan CR?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 42 over Unt N Fork Jordan CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.