US Bridges

SR 101 over Smith-Fry Ditch

Good

Allen County, Indiana · 02.23 S SR 37 · Structure no. 025190

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,157
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 101 over Smith-Fry Ditch is a steel culvert carrying SR 101 over Smith-Fry Ditch in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 1,157 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,305 by 2032. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 101
CrossesSmith-Fry Ditch
Location02.23 S SR 37
RouteState Highway 101
CountyAllen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.19787, -84.86481
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,157 (2019)
Projected traffic2,305 by 2032
Trucks31%
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 101 over Smith-Fry Ditch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 101 over Smith-Fry 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 101 over Smith-Fry Ditch carry?

About 1,157 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is SR 101 over Smith-Fry Ditch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 101 over Smith-Fry Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.