US Bridges

US 224 over Holthouse Ditch

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Adams County, Indiana · 00.95 W US 27 · Structure no. 029121

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,320
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 224 over Holthouse Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 224 over Holthouse Ditch in Adams County, Indiana. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,320 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,140 by 2042. The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 224
CrossesHolthouse Ditch
Location00.95 W US 27
RouteU.S. Route 224
CountyAdams County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.83226, -84.95569
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length101 ft (30.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,320 (2022)
Projected traffic5,140 by 2042
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 US 224 over Holthouse Ditch built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 224 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 224 over Holthouse Ditch carry?

About 4,320 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 224 over Holthouse Ditch?

The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 224 over Holthouse Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.