US Bridges

Smoke Road over Jones Ditch

Good

Porter County, Indiana · 00.40 S CR 600 S · Structure no. 6400186

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
870
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smoke Road over Jones Ditch is a concrete slab carrying Smoke Road over Jones Ditch in Porter County, Indiana. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 870 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,640 by 2038. The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSmoke Road
CrossesJones Ditch
Location00.40 S CR 600 S
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPorter County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.34048, -87.06539
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length76 ft (23.3 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic870 (2018)
Projected traffic1,640 by 2038
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Smoke Road over Jones Ditch built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smoke Road over Jones Ditch 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Smoke Road over Jones Ditch carry?

About 870 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Smoke Road over Jones Ditch?

The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Smoke Road over Jones Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.