US Bridges

Shildmyer RD over Little Crane Pond Ditch

Fair

Grant County, Indiana · 00.03 MI W of SR 15 · Structure no. 2700005

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
950
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shildmyer RD over Little Crane Pond Ditch is a wood or timber slab carrying Shildmyer RD over Little Crane Pond Ditch in Grant County, Indiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,450 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesShildmyer RD
CrossesLittle Crane Pond Ditch
Location00.03 MI W of SR 15
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGrant County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.59346, -85.68828
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2021)
Projected traffic1,450 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Shildmyer RD over Little Crane Pond Ditch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shildmyer RD over Little Crane Pond 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 Shildmyer RD over Little Crane Pond Ditch carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Shildmyer RD over Little Crane Pond Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Shildmyer RD over Little Crane Pond Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.