US Bridges

US 136 over Emily Gardner Ditch

Fair

Boone County, Indiana · 02.55 W SR 75 · Structure no. 026891

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,753
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 136 over Emily Gardner Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying US 136 over Emily Gardner Ditch in Boone County, Indiana. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 16,753 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,665 by 2030. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 136
CrossesEmily Gardner Ditch
Location02.55 W SR 75
RouteU.S. Route 136
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.94238, -86.6695
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating59.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,753 (2021)
Projected traffic2,665 by 2030
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 US 136 over Emily Gardner Ditch built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 136 over Emily Gardner 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 US 136 over Emily Gardner Ditch carry?

About 16,753 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is US 136 over Emily Gardner Ditch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m).

Who owns US 136 over Emily Gardner Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.