Jasper County Bridge Report Card
Jasper County scores 86 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Jasper County, Indiana
Jasper County has 189 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 1 rated poor and 12 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 0.5% is at or below the 5.3% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 785 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Jasper County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 86/100 (B). The county has 189 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 1 in poor condition and 12 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 785 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 0.5% | 1.1 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.1% of measured traffic | 0.1 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 6.3% | 12.7 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 43 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 548,205 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 0.5% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 5.3% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 6.3% |
| Average Bridge Age | 43 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 785 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Jasper County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CR 1500 North over Davis Ditch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 785 | 1981 |
| I-65 NB over Martindale Ditch | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 12,481 | 1966 |
| I-65 SB over Martindale Ditch | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 12,481 | 1966 |
| SR 10 over Shatzley Ditch | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 5,585 | 1992 |
| US 231 over Tyler Ditch | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 5,472 | 1961 |
| US 231 over James Krucek Ditch | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 5,472 | 1961 |
| SR 10 over Hickman Lateral Ditch | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 5,445 | 1992 |
| US 24 over Carpenter Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 4,557 | 1929 |
| US 231 over Carpenter Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Good | 2,317 | 1929 |
| Grace Street over Iroquois River | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 1,037 | 1965 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.