US 231 over Howe Ditch

Fair Condition97 years old5,528 vehicles/day

Location

StateIndiana
CountyJasper
Location01.71 N SR 16
CarriesUS 231
CrossesHowe Ditch
Coordinates40.89151, -87.15476

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length74.8 ft (22.8 m)
Max Span71.9 ft (21.9 m)
Deck Width42.0 ft (12.8 m)
Deck Area291.8 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1929 (reconstructed 1997)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic5,528 (2004)
Truck Traffic10%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection723
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number029460

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