US Bridges

SR 8 over Peckhart Ditch

Fair

DeKalb County, Indiana · 00.38 W I-69 · Structure no. 002290

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,858
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 8 over Peckhart Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 8 over Peckhart Ditch in DeKalb County, Indiana. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 95 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 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 12,858 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,477 by 2029. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 8
CrossesPeckhart Ditch
Location00.38 W I-69
RouteState Highway 8
CountyDeKalb County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.36669, -85.08914
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,858 (2021)
Projected traffic25,477 by 2029
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
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 8 over Peckhart Ditch built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is SR 8 over Peckhart 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 8 over Peckhart Ditch carry?

About 12,858 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 8 over Peckhart Ditch?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 8 over Peckhart Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.