US Bridges

SR 26 over Winslow Ditch

Good

Grant County, Indiana · 2.05 E SR 9 · Structure no. 080725

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,699
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 26 over Winslow Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 26 over Winslow Ditch in Grant County, Indiana. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,699 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,663 by 2036. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 26
CrossesWinslow Ditch
Location2.05 E SR 9
RouteState Highway 26
CountyGrant County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.42342, -85.63331
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating91.4 US tons
Inventory rating70.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,699 (2021)
Projected traffic7,663 by 2036
Trucks13%
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 Winslow Ditch built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 26 over Winslow 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 26 over Winslow Ditch carry?

About 3,699 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 26 over Winslow Ditch?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 26 over Winslow Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.