US Bridges

Old Kokomo Pike over Ansberry Bird Ditch

Fair

Cass County, Indiana · 00.20 N of CR 800 S · Structure no. 0900089

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Kokomo Pike over Ansberry Bird Ditch is a steel culvert carrying Old Kokomo Pike over Ansberry Bird Ditch in Cass County, Indiana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Kokomo Pike
CrossesAnsberry Bird Ditch
Location00.20 N of CR 800 S
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCass County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.65137, -86.36423
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2023)
Projected traffic340 by 2043
Trucks5%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Old Kokomo Pike over Ansberry Bird Ditch built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Kokomo Pike over Ansberry Bird 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Old Kokomo Pike over Ansberry Bird Ditch carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old Kokomo Pike over Ansberry Bird Ditch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns Old Kokomo Pike over Ansberry Bird Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.