US Bridges

Eaton Albany Pike over Rees Ditch

FairPosted for load

Delaware County, Indiana · 00.55 E of Fort Wayne Ave · Structure no. 1800022

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
880
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eaton Albany Pike over Rees Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Eaton Albany Pike over Rees Ditch in Delaware County, Indiana. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 71 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 880 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,450 by 2043. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesEaton Albany Pike
CrossesRees Ditch
Location00.55 E of Fort Wayne Ave
RouteCounty Highway 1000
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.33469, -85.33637
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$975,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Eaton Albany Pike over Rees Ditch built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Eaton Albany Pike over Rees 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 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 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Eaton Albany Pike over Rees Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.