US Bridges

SR 13 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Hamilton County, Indiana · 02.65 S SR 37 · Structure no. 003335

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,987
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 13 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 13 over Drainage Ditch in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 2,987 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2035. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 13
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location02.65 S SR 37
RouteState Highway 13
CountyHamilton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.12577, -85.86351
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,987 (2021)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 13 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 13 over Drainage 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 13 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 2,987 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 13 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 13 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.