US Bridges

SR 16 over Fredericks Ditch

Good

Cass County, Indiana · 00.96 W US 35 · Structure no. 076806

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,377
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 16 over Fredericks Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 16 over Fredericks Ditch in Cass County, Indiana. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,377 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,150 by 2030. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSR 16
CrossesFredericks Ditch
Location00.96 W US 35
RouteState Highway 16
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.86714, -86.52067
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 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 rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,377 (2020)
Projected traffic2,150 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 Fredericks Ditch built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 16 over Fredericks Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 16 over Fredericks Ditch carry?

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

How long is SR 16 over Fredericks Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 16 over Fredericks Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.