US Bridges

SR 10 over Bogus Ditch

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Starke County, Indiana · 00.05 W SR 39 E JCT · Structure no. 002960

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,138
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 10 over Bogus Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 10 over Bogus Ditch in Starke County, Indiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 4,138 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,557 by 2030. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 10
CrossesBogus Ditch
Location00.05 W SR 39 E JCT
RouteState Highway 10
CountyStarke County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.2152, -86.73711
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,138 (2020)
Projected traffic9,557 by 2030
Trucks7%
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 10 over Bogus Ditch built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 10 over Bogus 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 10 over Bogus Ditch carry?

About 4,138 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 10 over Bogus Ditch?

The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 10 over Bogus Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.