US Bridges

SR 26 over Lake Ditch

Fair

Grant County, Indiana · 00.92 W SR 22 · Structure no. 006950

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,949
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 26 over Lake Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 26 over Lake Ditch in Grant County, Indiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 2,949 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,006 by 2032. The structure is 84 ft (25.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 26
CrossesLake Ditch
Location00.92 W SR 22
RouteState Highway 26
CountyGrant County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.43851, -85.49343
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,949 (2020)
Projected traffic7,006 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 26 over Lake Ditch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 26 over Lake 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 26 over Lake Ditch carry?

About 2,949 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 26 over Lake Ditch?

The structure is 84 ft (25.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 26 over Lake Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.