US Bridges

Miami CO Line RD over Government Ditch

Fair

Cass County, Indiana · 00.12 S SR 218 · Structure no. 0900163

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
340
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Miami CO Line RD over Government Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Miami CO Line RD over Government Ditch in Cass County, Indiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 340 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesMiami CO Line RD
CrossesGovernment Ditch
Location00.12 S SR 218
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCass County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.67664, -86.16666
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2023)
Projected traffic450 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Miami CO Line RD over Government Ditch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Miami CO Line RD over Government 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 Miami CO Line RD over Government Ditch carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Miami CO Line RD over Government Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Miami CO Line RD over Government Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.