US Bridges

SR 26 over Tyner Ditch

Good

Blackford County, Indiana · 02.97 W SR 167 · Structure no. 006970

Built
1991
34 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,917
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 26 over Tyner Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 26 over Tyner Ditch in Blackford County, Indiana. It was built in 1991 and reconstructed in 2021, 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 1,917 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,582 by 2040. The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 26
CrossesTyner Ditch
Location02.97 W SR 167
RouteState Highway 26
CountyBlackford County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.44986, -85.26298
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,917 (2022)
Projected traffic1,582 by 2040
Trucks23%
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 26 over Tyner Ditch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is SR 26 over Tyner 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 26 over Tyner Ditch carry?

About 1,917 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is SR 26 over Tyner Ditch?

The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 26 over Tyner Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.