US Bridges

SR 14 over Beal-Taylor Ditch

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Allen County, Indiana · 04.17 W I-69 · Structure no. 003830

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,231
2021 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 1987 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 38 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 16,231 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,300 by 2032. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 14
CrossesBeal-Taylor Ditch
Location04.17 W I-69
RouteState Highway 14
CountyAllen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.07382, -85.30761
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.2 m)
Roadway width72 ft (22 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,231 (2021)
Projected traffic35,300 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is SR 14 over Beal-Taylor 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 December 2024.

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

About 16,231 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 14 over Beal-Taylor Ditch?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns SR 14 over Beal-Taylor Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.