US Bridges

SR 14 over Hoover Ditch

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Pulaski County, Indiana · 03.90 E SR 39 · Structure no. 003705

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,181
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 14 over Hoover Ditch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR 14 over Hoover Ditch in Pulaski County, Indiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 2,181 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,678 by 2030. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 14
CrossesHoover Ditch
Location03.90 E SR 39
RouteState Highway 14
CountyPulaski County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.05534, -86.70291
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,181 (2021)
Projected traffic3,678 by 2030
Trucks30%
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 14 over Hoover Ditch built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 14 over Hoover 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 14 over Hoover Ditch carry?

About 2,181 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is SR 14 over Hoover Ditch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 14 over Hoover Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.