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Wheeling Pike over Hoppas Ditch

Fair

Grant County, Indiana · 00.37 MI NW of CR 900E · Structure no. 2700119

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,680
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wheeling Pike over Hoppas Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Wheeling Pike over Hoppas Ditch in Grant County, Indiana. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older 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 2,680 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,100 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWheeling Pike
CrossesHoppas Ditch
Location00.37 MI NW of CR 900E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGrant County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.38819, -85.50771
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.3 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,680 (2021)
Projected traffic4,100 by 2041
Trucks10%
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

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 Wheeling Pike over Hoppas Ditch built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wheeling Pike over Hoppas 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 Wheeling Pike over Hoppas Ditch carry?

About 2,680 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Wheeling Pike over Hoppas Ditch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Wheeling Pike over Hoppas Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.