US Bridges

SR 16 over Strubhar Ditch

Fair

Cass County, Indiana · 02.58 W US 35 · Structure no. 004300

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,377
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 16 over Strubhar Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 16 over Strubhar Ditch in Cass County, Indiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 1,377 vehicles a day, roughly 33% 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
CrossesStrubhar Ditch
Location02.58 W US 35
RouteState Highway 16
CountyCass County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.86775, -86.55149
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 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 span62 ft (19 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,377 (2020)
Projected traffic2,425 by 2030
Trucks33%
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 Strubhar Ditch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 16 over Strubhar 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 Strubhar Ditch carry?

About 1,377 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is SR 16 over Strubhar Ditch?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (19 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 16 over Strubhar Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.