US Bridges

SR 124 over Gordon Ditch

Good

Wells County, Indiana · 03.48 W SR 1 · Structure no. 026220

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,923
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 124 over Gordon Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 124 over Gordon Ditch in Wells County, Indiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 2,923 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,609 by 2032. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 124
CrossesGordon Ditch
Location03.48 W SR 1
RouteState Highway 124
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.74248, -85.23594
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,923 (2021)
Projected traffic5,609 by 2032
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 124 over Gordon Ditch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 124 over Gordon 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 124 over Gordon Ditch carry?

About 2,923 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SR 124 over Gordon Ditch?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 124 over Gordon Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.