US Bridges

Ramp & Farm Road over Relocated Lindley Ditch

Good

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.03 S SR 38 · Structure no. 009634

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,498
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp & Farm Road over Relocated Lindley Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Ramp & Farm Road over Relocated Lindley Ditch in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,498 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,500 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 136 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp & Farm Road
CrossesRelocated Lindley Ditch
Location00.03 S SR 38
RouteState Highway 31
CountyHamilton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.09454, -86.12996
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86.1 US tons
Inventory rating66.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width136 ft (41.4 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,498 (2021)
Projected traffic4,500 by 2035
Trucks10%
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 Ramp & Farm Road over Relocated Lindley Ditch built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp & Farm Road over Relocated Lindley 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp & Farm Road over Relocated Lindley Ditch carry?

About 3,498 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ramp & Farm Road over Relocated Lindley Ditch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 136 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp & Farm Road over Relocated Lindley Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.