US Bridges

US 33 over Benward Ditch

Good

Allen County, Indiana · 03.24 N US 30 · Structure no. 076910

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,901
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 33 over Benward Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying US 33 over Benward Ditch in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 10,901 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,556 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 33
CrossesBenward Ditch
Location03.24 N US 30
RouteU.S. Route 33
CountyAllen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.16157, -85.23598
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,901 (2020)
Projected traffic29,556 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 33 over Benward Ditch built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 33 over Benward 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 33 over Benward Ditch carry?

About 10,901 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 33 over Benward Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns US 33 over Benward Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.