US Bridges

SR 16 over Ulerich Ditch

Fair

Cass County, Indiana · 02.44 W US 31 · Structure no. 004340

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
828
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 16 over Ulerich Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 16 over Ulerich 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 828 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,185 by 2030. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 16
CrossesUlerich Ditch
Location02.44 W US 31
RouteState Highway 16
CountyCass County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.8661, -86.18422
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 inspectionJanuary 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 rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic828 (2020)
Projected traffic2,185 by 2030
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Ulerich Ditch built?

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

What condition is SR 16 over Ulerich 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 Ulerich Ditch carry?

About 828 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is SR 16 over Ulerich Ditch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m).

Who owns SR 16 over Ulerich Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.