US Bridges

US 24 EB over Viland Ditch

Good

Allen County, Indiana · 02.02 E SR 101 · Structure no. 076534

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,647
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 24 EB over Viland Ditch is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying US 24 EB over Viland Ditch in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,647 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,200 by 2030. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 24 EB
CrossesViland Ditch
Location02.02 E SR 101
RouteU.S. Route 24
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.1518, -84.81018
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,647 (2019)
Projected traffic6,200 by 2030
Trucks50%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 24 EB over Viland Ditch built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 24 EB over Viland 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 24 EB over Viland Ditch carry?

About 7,647 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is US 24 EB over Viland Ditch?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 24 EB over Viland Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.