SR 8 over Sandy Hook Ditch
Fair Condition74 years old3,957 vehicles/day
Location
| State | Indiana |
| County | Porter |
| Location | 02.73 W SR 49 |
| Carries | SR 8 |
| Crosses | Sandy Hook Ditch |
| Coordinates | 41.31853, -87.07819 |
Condition Ratings
| Overall Condition | Fair |
| Deck | 7 (Good) |
| Superstructure | 7 (Good) |
| Substructure | 6 (Satisfactory) |
| Channel/Waterway | 5 (Fair) |
| Scour Critical | 3 — Scour critical |
Physical Characteristics
| Material | Prestressed Concrete Continuous |
| Design | Box Beam - Single/Spread |
| Total Length | 110.9 ft (33.8 m) |
| Max Span | 36.4 ft (11.1 m) |
| Deck Width | 32.5 ft (9.9 m) |
| Deck Area | 334.6 sq m |
| Main Spans | 3 |
| Year Built | 1952 (reconstructed 1996) |
Traffic
| Avg Daily Traffic | 3,957 (2022) |
| Truck Traffic | 26% |
| Lanes On Bridge | 2 |
Inspection & Ownership
| Last Inspection | December 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | Every 24 months |
| Owner | State Highway Agency |
| Historical Significance | Bridge is not eligible for the National Register |
| Structure Number | 002140 |