US Bridges

SR 39 over Wiltzin Ditch

Fair

Pulaski County, Indiana · 06.20 S SR 14 · Structure no. 013420

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,218
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 39 over Wiltzin Ditch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 39 over Wiltzin Ditch in Pulaski County, Indiana. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 75 years old, older 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 1,218 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,248 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 39
CrossesWiltzin Ditch
Location06.20 S SR 14
RouteState Highway 39
CountyPulaski County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.97543, -86.77584
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,218 (2020)
Projected traffic2,248 by 2032
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 39 over Wiltzin Ditch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is SR 39 over Wiltzin 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 39 over Wiltzin Ditch carry?

About 1,218 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is SR 39 over Wiltzin Ditch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 39 over Wiltzin Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.