US Bridges

Eaton-Albany Pike over Bosman Ditch

Good

Delaware County, Indiana · 00.45 Ese of CR 450 E · Structure no. 1800025

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
690
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eaton-Albany Pike over Bosman Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Eaton-Albany Pike over Bosman Ditch in Delaware County, Indiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 690 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,040 by 2043. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEaton-Albany Pike
CrossesBosman Ditch
Location00.45 Ese of CR 450 E
RouteCounty Highway 128
CountyDelaware County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.328, -85.29629
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic690 (2023)
Projected traffic1,040 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Bosman Ditch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eaton-Albany Pike over Bosman 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 Bosman Ditch carry?

About 690 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Eaton-Albany Pike over Bosman Ditch?

The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Eaton-Albany Pike over Bosman Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.