US Bridges

SR 39 over Dressler Ditch

Fair

Pulaski County, Indiana · 03.67 N SR 14 · Structure no. 013450

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
63 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,026
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 39 over Dressler Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 39 over Dressler Ditch in Pulaski County, Indiana. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 78 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 5 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 1,026 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,855 by 2030. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 39
CrossesDressler Ditch
Location03.67 N SR 14
RouteState Highway 39
CountyPulaski County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.1095, -86.77605
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,026 (2020)
Projected traffic1,855 by 2030
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Dressler Ditch built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is SR 39 over Dressler 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 Dressler Ditch carry?

About 1,026 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is SR 39 over Dressler Ditch?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 39 over Dressler Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.