US Bridges

SR 5 over Monroe Ditch

Good

Grant County, Indiana · 00.49 N SR 18 · Structure no. 001504

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,350
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 5 over Monroe Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 5 over Monroe Ditch in Grant County, Indiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 2,350 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,050 by 2034. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 5
CrossesMonroe Ditch
Location00.49 N SR 18
RouteState Highway 5
CountyGrant County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.56018, -85.50397
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,350 (2021)
Projected traffic6,050 by 2034
Trucks8%
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 Monroe Ditch built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 5 over Monroe 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 5 over Monroe Ditch carry?

About 2,350 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 5 over Monroe Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 5 over Monroe Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.