US Bridges

SR 58 over Springer Ditch

Fair

Sullivan County, Indiana · 04.25 W US 41 · Structure no. 020770

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
372
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 58 over Springer Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 58 over Springer Ditch in Sullivan County, Indiana. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 63 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 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 372 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 618 by 2030. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 58
CrossesSpringer Ditch
Location04.25 W US 41
RouteState Highway 58
CountySullivan County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.97995, -87.47639
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic372 (2004)
Projected traffic618 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 58 over Springer Ditch built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is SR 58 over Springer 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 58 over Springer Ditch carry?

About 372 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 58 over Springer Ditch?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 58 over Springer Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.