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Eaton Albany Pike over Rees Ditch

Good

Delaware County, Indiana · 00.53 E of Fort Wayne Ave · Structure no. 1800021

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
880
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eaton Albany Pike over Rees Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Eaton Albany Pike over Rees Ditch in Delaware 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 880 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,450 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesEaton Albany Pike
CrossesRees Ditch
Location00.53 E of Fort Wayne Ave
RouteCounty Highway 1000
CountyDelaware County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.33473, -85.33665
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic880 (2023)
Projected traffic1,450 by 2043
Trucks2%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Eaton Albany Pike over Rees Ditch built?

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

What condition is Eaton Albany Pike over Rees 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Eaton Albany Pike over Rees Ditch carry?

About 880 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Eaton Albany Pike over Rees Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Eaton Albany Pike over Rees Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.