US Bridges

SR 49 over Reeves Ditch

Fair

Porter County, Indiana · 03.26 S SR 8 · Structure no. 017960

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,070
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 49 over Reeves Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 49 over Reeves Ditch in Porter County, Indiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 4,070 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,268 by 2030. The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 49
CrossesReeves Ditch
Location03.26 S SR 8
RouteState Highway 49
CountyPorter County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.27107, -87.02558
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,070 (2022)
Projected traffic7,268 by 2030
Trucks23%
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 49 over Reeves Ditch built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 49 over Reeves 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR 49 over Reeves Ditch carry?

About 4,070 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is SR 49 over Reeves Ditch?

The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 49 over Reeves Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.