US Bridges

SR 16 over Kennel Ditch

Fair

Cass County, Indiana · 03.69 W US 35 · Structure no. 004290

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,095
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 16 over Kennel Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 16 over Kennel Ditch in Cass County, Indiana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 5 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 1,095 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,425 by 2030. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 16
CrossesKennel Ditch
Location03.69 W US 35
RouteState Highway 16
CountyCass County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.86827, -86.5727
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,095 (2020)
Projected traffic2,425 by 2030
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 16 over Kennel Ditch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 16 over Kennel 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 16 over Kennel Ditch carry?

About 1,095 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is SR 16 over Kennel Ditch?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 16 over Kennel Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.