US Bridges

US 33 over Andrew Miller Ditch

Fair

Adams County, Indiana · 00.47 S US 27 · Structure no. 010892

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,478
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 33 over Andrew Miller Ditch is a steel culvert carrying US 33 over Andrew Miller Ditch in Adams County, Indiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 5 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 3,478 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,880 by 2032. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesUS 33
CrossesAndrew Miller Ditch
Location00.47 S US 27
RouteU.S. Route 33
CountyAdams County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.80302, -84.92825
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,478 (2022)
Projected traffic7,880 by 2032
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 33 over Andrew Miller Ditch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 33 over Andrew Miller 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 33 over Andrew Miller Ditch carry?

About 3,478 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US 33 over Andrew Miller Ditch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 33 over Andrew Miller Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.