US Bridges

US 35SR 22 over Pattioson Ditch

Fair

Grant County, Indiana · 01.90 S SR 13 · Structure no. 011205

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,221
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 35SR 22 over Pattioson Ditch is a steel culvert carrying US 35SR 22 over Pattioson Ditch in Grant County, Indiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 4,221 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,129 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 35SR 22
CrossesPattioson Ditch
Location01.90 S SR 13
RouteU.S. Route 35
CountyGrant County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.47968, -85.77247
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating102.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,221 (2018)
Projected traffic6,129 by 2032
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 35SR 22 over Pattioson Ditch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 35SR 22 over Pattioson 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 35SR 22 over Pattioson Ditch carry?

About 4,221 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 35SR 22 over Pattioson Ditch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US 35SR 22 over Pattioson Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.