SR 4 over Hoover Ditch
GoodElkhart County, Indiana · 03.03 E SR 15 · Structure no. 001490
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 72 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,481
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 4 over Hoover Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 4 over Hoover Ditch in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 36 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 2,481 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,461 by 2038. The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 4 over Hoover Ditch built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is SR 4 over Hoover 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does SR 4 over Hoover Ditch carry?
About 2,481 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is SR 4 over Hoover Ditch?
The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns SR 4 over Hoover Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.