US Bridges

SR 5 over Branch Thompson Ditch

Fair

Grant County, Indiana · 00.15 S SR 18 · Structure no. 001503

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,689
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 5 over Branch Thompson Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 5 over Branch Thompson Ditch in Grant County, Indiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 2,689 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,557 by 2034. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 5
CrossesBranch Thompson Ditch
Location00.15 S SR 18
RouteState Highway 5
CountyGrant County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.55095, -85.50363
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,689 (2021)
Projected traffic5,557 by 2034
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 5 over Branch Thompson Ditch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 5 over Branch Thompson 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 5 over Branch Thompson Ditch carry?

About 2,689 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 5 over Branch Thompson Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns SR 5 over Branch Thompson Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.