US Bridges

Washington Street over Holthouse Ditch

Good

Adams County, Indiana · 0.20 Miles W of US 27 · Structure no. 0100032

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
95 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,763
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington Street over Holthouse Ditch is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Washington Street over Holthouse Ditch in Adams County, Indiana. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 1,763 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,358 by 2042. The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesWashington Street
CrossesHolthouse Ditch
Location0.20 Miles W of US 27
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.83967, -84.94338
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating44.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,763 (2022)
Projected traffic2,358 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Washington Street over Holthouse Ditch built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washington Street over Holthouse 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Washington Street over Holthouse Ditch carry?

About 1,763 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Washington Street over Holthouse Ditch?

The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Washington Street over Holthouse Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.