US Bridges

Winchester Road over Holthouse Ditch

Fair

Adams County, Indiana · 0.50 Miles W of US 27 · Structure no. 0100033

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,814
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Winchester Road over Holthouse Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Winchester Road over Holthouse Ditch in Adams County, Indiana. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 62 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 1,814 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,426 by 2042. The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesWinchester Road
CrossesHolthouse Ditch
Location0.50 Miles W of US 27
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAdams County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.84699, -84.94598
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (27.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,814 (2022)
Projected traffic2,426 by 2042
Trucks5%
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

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 Winchester Road over Holthouse Ditch built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Winchester Road over Holthouse 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Winchester Road over Holthouse Ditch carry?

About 1,814 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Winchester Road over Holthouse Ditch?

The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Winchester Road over Holthouse Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.