US Bridges

SR 38 over Wilson Ditch

Fair

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 03.44 W I-65 · Structure no. 012630

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,605
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 38 over Wilson Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 38 over Wilson Ditch in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 17,605 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,027 by 2034. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 38
CrossesWilson Ditch
Location03.44 W I-65
RouteState Highway 38
CountyTippecanoe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.39106, -86.84314
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width79 ft (24 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,605 (2021)
Projected traffic30,027 by 2034
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 38 over Wilson Ditch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 38 over Wilson 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 38 over Wilson Ditch carry?

About 17,605 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 38 over Wilson Ditch?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns SR 38 over Wilson Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.