US 27 NB over Houk Ditch
FairAllen County, Indiana · 00.72 N I-469 · Structure no. 007460
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 132 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,586
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 27 NB over Houk Ditch is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 27 NB over Houk Ditch in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 71 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 6 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 5,586 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,097 by 2032. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 27 NB over Houk Ditch built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is US 27 NB over Houk 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does US 27 NB over Houk Ditch carry?
About 5,586 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US 27 NB over Houk Ditch?
The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US 27 NB over Houk Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.