Joppa Ave over Swope Ditch
FairVigo County, Indiana · 00.50 E Sprng Crk · Structure no. 8400225
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 188
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Joppa Ave over Swope Ditch is a wood or timber slab carrying Joppa Ave over Swope Ditch in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 188 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 251 by 2037. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Joppa Ave over Swope Ditch built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Joppa Ave over Swope 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Joppa Ave over Swope Ditch carry?
About 188 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Joppa Ave over Swope Ditch?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Joppa Ave over Swope Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.