US Bridges

SR 124 over Johns Ditch

Fair

Wells County, Indiana · 00.78 E SR 1 · Structure no. 026230

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,540
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 124 over Johns Ditch is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 124 over Johns Ditch in Wells County, Indiana. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 3,540 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,950 by 2030. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 124
CrossesJohns Ditch
Location00.78 E SR 1
RouteState Highway 124
CountyWells County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.74241, -85.15603
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,540 (2020)
Projected traffic3,950 by 2030
Trucks9%
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 124 over Johns Ditch built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 124 over Johns 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 124 over Johns Ditch carry?

About 3,540 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 124 over Johns Ditch?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 124 over Johns Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.