US Bridges

SR 8 over Sol Shank Ditch

Good

DeKalb County, Indiana · 00.12 E SR 1 · Structure no. 002320

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,094
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 8 over Sol Shank Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 8 over Sol Shank Ditch in DeKalb County, Indiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 2,094 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,566 by 2029. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 8
CrossesSol Shank Ditch
Location00.12 E SR 1
RouteState Highway 8
CountyDeKalb County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.35551, -84.86629
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,094 (2022)
Projected traffic3,566 by 2029
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Sol Shank Ditch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 8 over Sol Shank 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 8 over Sol Shank Ditch carry?

About 2,094 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 8 over Sol Shank Ditch?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 8 over Sol Shank Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.