US Bridges

SR 101 over Drake Ditch

Good

Adams County, Indiana · 00.88 N US 33 · Structure no. 025140

Built
1991
34 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
830
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 101 over Drake Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 101 over Drake Ditch in Adams County, Indiana. It was built in 1991 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 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 830 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,425 by 2032. The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 101
CrossesDrake Ditch
Location00.88 N US 33
RouteState Highway 101
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.79113, -84.8415
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic830 (2019)
Projected traffic1,425 by 2032
Trucks14%
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

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 SR 101 over Drake Ditch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is SR 101 over Drake 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 101 over Drake Ditch carry?

About 830 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 101 over Drake Ditch?

The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 101 over Drake Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.