US Bridges

SR 101 over Sol Shank Ditch

Fair

DeKalb County, Indiana · 00.06 S SR 1 · Structure no. 025230

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,931
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 101 over Sol Shank Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 101 over Sol Shank Ditch in DeKalb County, Indiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 1,931 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,953 by 2030. The structure is 77 ft (23.6 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 101
CrossesSol Shank Ditch
Location00.06 S SR 1
RouteState Highway 101
CountyDeKalb County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.35535, -84.86893
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating45.7 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 length77 ft (23.6 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,931 (2020)
Projected traffic2,953 by 2030
Trucks21%
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 101 over Sol Shank Ditch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 101 over Sol Shank 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 101 over Sol Shank Ditch carry?

About 1,931 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SR 101 over Sol Shank Ditch?

The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 101 over Sol Shank Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.