SR 15 over Keiffer Ditch
FairElkhart County, Indiana · 00.62 N US 6 · Structure no. 004110
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 80 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,995
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 15 over Keiffer Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 15 over Keiffer Ditch in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 9,995 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,431 by 2031. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 15 over Keiffer Ditch built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is SR 15 over Keiffer 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does SR 15 over Keiffer Ditch carry?
About 9,995 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SR 15 over Keiffer Ditch?
The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SR 15 over Keiffer Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.