US Bridges

SR 116 over Rice Legal Ditch

Fair

Adams County, Indiana · 00.36 W SR 218 · Structure no. 025765

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,814
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 116 over Rice Legal Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 116 over Rice Legal Ditch in Adams County, Indiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 1,814 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,734 by 2034. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 116
CrossesRice Legal Ditch
Location00.36 W SR 218
RouteState Highway 116
CountyAdams County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.65994, -85.05108
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 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 rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,814 (2021)
Projected traffic3,734 by 2034
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 116 over Rice Legal Ditch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 116 over Rice Legal 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 116 over Rice Legal Ditch carry?

About 1,814 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 116 over Rice Legal Ditch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns SR 116 over Rice Legal Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.