US Bridges

SR 28 over Dredge Ditch

Good

Delaware County, Indiana · 4.73 E SR 3 · Structure no. 007798

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,995
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 28 over Dredge Ditch is a steel culvert carrying SR 28 over Dredge Ditch in Delaware County, Indiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 9,995 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,000 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 28
CrossesDredge Ditch
Location4.73 E SR 3
RouteState Highway 28
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.29199, -85.2877
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,995 (2022)
Projected traffic13,000 by 2040
Trucks17%
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 28 over Dredge Ditch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 28 over Dredge 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR 28 over Dredge Ditch carry?

About 9,995 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 28 over Dredge Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m).

Who owns SR 28 over Dredge Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.