SR 15 over Whitehead Ditch
PoorElkhart County, Indiana · 02.80 N US 6 · Structure no. 004120
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,805
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 15 over Whitehead Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SR 15 over Whitehead Ditch in Elkhart County, Indiana. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 96 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 10,805 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,431 by 2031. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Whitehead Ditch built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is SR 15 over Whitehead Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does SR 15 over Whitehead Ditch carry?
About 10,805 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is SR 15 over Whitehead Ditch?
The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SR 15 over Whitehead Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.