US Bridges

US 24 over Grover Ditch

Good

Allen County, Indiana · 03.88 W SR 101 · Structure no. 080426

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,611
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 24 over Grover Ditch is a steel culvert carrying US 24 over Grover 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 17,611 vehicles a day, roughly 46% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,588 by 2019. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 140 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 24
CrossesGrover Ditch
Location03.88 W SR 101
RouteU.S. Route 24
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.12058, -84.90749
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 inspectionApril 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 rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width140 ft (42.6 m)
Roadway width128 ft (39 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,611 (2021)
Projected traffic12,588 by 2019
Trucks46%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 over Grover Ditch built?

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

What condition is US 24 over Grover 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 24 over Grover Ditch carry?

About 17,611 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 46% are trucks.

How long is US 24 over Grover Ditch?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 140 ft wide.

Who owns US 24 over Grover Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.