US Bridges

SR 39 over Emmet Ditch

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Pulaski County, Indiana · 04.19 N SR 14 · Structure no. 013461

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,026
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 39 over Emmet Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 39 over Emmet Ditch in Pulaski County, Indiana. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 1,026 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,370 by 2038. The structure is 84 ft (25.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 39
CrossesEmmet Ditch
Location04.19 N SR 14
RouteState Highway 39
CountyPulaski County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.11708, -86.77603
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length84 ft (25.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,026 (2020)
Projected traffic1,370 by 2038
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Emmet Ditch built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 39 over Emmet 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 39 over Emmet Ditch carry?

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

How long is SR 39 over Emmet Ditch?

The structure is 84 ft (25.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 39 over Emmet Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.