US Bridges

SR 26 over Daily Ditch

Fair

Blackford County, Indiana · 00.27 W SR 167 · Structure no. 006980

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,847
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 26 over Daily Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 26 over Daily Ditch in Blackford County, Indiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,847 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,407 by 2030. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 26
CrossesDaily Ditch
Location00.27 W SR 167
RouteState Highway 26
CountyBlackford County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.45051, -85.21179
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,847 (2022)
Projected traffic3,407 by 2030
Trucks15%
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 Daily Ditch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 26 over Daily Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 26 over Daily Ditch carry?

About 1,847 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 26 over Daily Ditch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 26 over Daily Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.