US Bridges

First ST over Br Conneley Ditch

Good

Clay County, Indiana · 00.10 E of SR 59 · Structure no. 1100280

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
376
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

First ST over Br Conneley Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying First ST over Br Conneley Ditch in Clay County, Indiana. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 376 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesFirst ST
CrossesBr Conneley Ditch
Location00.10 E of SR 59
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.28488, -87.11196
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic376 (2022)
Projected traffic500 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was First ST over Br Conneley Ditch built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is First ST over Br Conneley 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does First ST over Br Conneley Ditch carry?

About 376 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is First ST over Br Conneley Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns First ST over Br Conneley Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.