SR 71 over Leuck Ditch
GoodBenton County, Indiana · 00.50 N SR 352 · Structure no. 024675
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 140
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 71 over Leuck Ditch is a steel culvert carrying SR 71 over Leuck Ditch in Benton 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 521 by 2034. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 71 over Leuck Ditch built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 71 over Leuck 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does SR 71 over Leuck Ditch carry?
About 140 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is SR 71 over Leuck Ditch?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).
Who owns SR 71 over Leuck Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.