US Bridges

SR 14 over Beal-Taylor Ditch

Fair

Allen County, Indiana · 04.42 W I-69 · Structure no. 003820

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,672
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 14 over Beal-Taylor Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 14 over Beal-Taylor Ditch in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 47 years old, older 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 9,672 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,023 by 2032. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 14
CrossesBeal-Taylor Ditch
Location04.42 W I-69
RouteState Highway 14
CountyAllen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.07383, -85.3125
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,672 (2020)
Projected traffic10,023 by 2032
Trucks5%
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 14 over Beal-Taylor Ditch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is SR 14 over Beal-Taylor 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 14 over Beal-Taylor Ditch carry?

About 9,672 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 14 over Beal-Taylor Ditch?

The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 14 over Beal-Taylor Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.