US Bridges

SR 218 over Government Ditch

Good

Cass County, Indiana · 02.00 W US 31 · Structure no. 080647

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,933
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 218 over Government Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 218 over Government Ditch in Cass County, Indiana. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,933 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,235 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 218
CrossesGovernment Ditch
Location02.00 W US 31
RouteState Highway 218
CountyCass County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.67841, -86.16729
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,933 (2020)
Projected traffic2,235 by 2040
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 218 over Government Ditch built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 218 over Government 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 218 over Government Ditch carry?

About 1,933 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 218 over Government Ditch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 218 over Government Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.