US Bridges

SR 28 over Henry Judy County Ditch

Fair

Randolph County, Indiana · 02.34 E US 27 · Structure no. 007865

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,297
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 28 over Henry Judy County Ditch is a steel culvert carrying SR 28 over Henry Judy County Ditch in Randolph County, Indiana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 1,297 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,686 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 28
CrossesHenry Judy County Ditch
Location02.34 E US 27
RouteState Highway 28
CountyRandolph County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.26501, -84.93687
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,297 (2021)
Projected traffic1,686 by 2041
Trucks25%
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 28 over Henry Judy County Ditch built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 28 over Henry Judy County 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR 28 over Henry Judy County Ditch carry?

About 1,297 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is SR 28 over Henry Judy County Ditch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns SR 28 over Henry Judy County Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.