US Bridges

SR 218 over Smith-Shoemaker Ditch

Good

Adams County, Indiana · 02.10 E US 27 · Structure no. 076778

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,920
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 218 over Smith-Shoemaker Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 218 over Smith-Shoemaker Ditch in Adams County, Indiana. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,920 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,400 by 2030. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 218
CrossesSmith-Shoemaker Ditch
Location02.10 E US 27
RouteState Highway 218
CountyAdams County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.65842, -84.91253
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length45 ft (13.8 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,920 (2020)
Projected traffic5,400 by 2030
Trucks14%
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 SR 218 over Smith-Shoemaker Ditch built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 218 over Smith-Shoemaker 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 218 over Smith-Shoemaker Ditch carry?

About 1,920 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 218 over Smith-Shoemaker Ditch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 218 over Smith-Shoemaker Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.