US Bridges

SR 14 over Beal-Taylor Ditch

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Allen County, Indiana · 03.34 W I-69 · Structure no. 003840

Built
1989
36 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,871
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 1989 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 36 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 16,871 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,023 by 2033. The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long and 92 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
Location03.34 W I-69
RouteState Highway 14
CountyAllen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.0738, -85.29187
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating62.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (23 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,871 (2021)
Projected traffic10,023 by 2033
Trucks8%
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 1989, making it 36 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 16,871 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 14 over Beal-Taylor Ditch?

The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns SR 14 over Beal-Taylor Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.