US Bridges

SR 110 over Cowan Ditch

Good

Fulton County, Indiana · 01.81 E SR 117 · Structure no. 025470

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,313
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 110 over Cowan Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 110 over Cowan Ditch in Fulton County, Indiana. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 84 years old, older 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 1,313 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 110
CrossesCowan Ditch
Location01.81 E SR 117
RouteState Highway 110
CountyFulton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.17206, -86.34565
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,313 (2020)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2032
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed17.4 mi (28 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 110 over Cowan Ditch built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is SR 110 over Cowan 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 110 over Cowan Ditch carry?

About 1,313 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SR 110 over Cowan Ditch?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 110 over Cowan Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.