US Bridges

SR 1 over Metcalf Ditch

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DeKalb County, Indiana · 02.41 N SR 8 · Structure no. 000500

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,859
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1 over Metcalf Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 1 over Metcalf Ditch in DeKalb County, Indiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,859 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,630 by 2038. The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1
CrossesMetcalf Ditch
Location02.41 N SR 8
RouteState Highway 1
CountyDeKalb County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.39104, -84.86936
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,859 (2020)
Projected traffic3,630 by 2038
Trucks10%
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 1 over Metcalf Ditch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1 over Metcalf 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1 over Metcalf Ditch carry?

About 2,859 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 1 over Metcalf Ditch?

The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1 over Metcalf Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.