US Bridges

SR 26 over Whiteman Ditch

Fair

Clinton County, Indiana · 00.93 W SR 29 · Structure no. 006770

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,260
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 26 over Whiteman Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 26 over Whiteman Ditch in Clinton County, Indiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 4,260 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,590 by 2026. The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 26
CrossesWhiteman Ditch
Location00.93 W SR 29
RouteState Highway 26
CountyClinton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.4159, -86.4106
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,260 (2016)
Projected traffic4,590 by 2026
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 26 over Whiteman Ditch built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 26 over Whiteman 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 26 over Whiteman Ditch carry?

About 4,260 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 26 over Whiteman Ditch?

The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 26 over Whiteman Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.