US Bridges

SR 39 over Kline Ditch

Fair

Starke County, Indiana · 02.00 S SR 8 · Structure no. 013470

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
87 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,220
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 39 over Kline Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 39 over Kline Ditch in Starke County, Indiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 2,220 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,684 by 2030. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 39
CrossesKline Ditch
Location02.00 S SR 8
RouteState Highway 39
CountyStarke County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.28783, -86.73698
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,220 (2004)
Projected traffic3,684 by 2030
Trucks10%
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 Kline Ditch built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 39 over Kline 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 Kline Ditch carry?

About 2,220 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 39 over Kline Ditch?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 39 over Kline Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.