US Bridges

Ditch RD over Almond Ditch

Good

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.10 S of 136th ST · Structure no. 2900005

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,590
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ditch RD over Almond Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Ditch RD over Almond Ditch in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 5,590 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,060 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDitch RD
CrossesAlmond Ditch
Location00.10 S of 136th ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.9834, -86.18357
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,590 (2024)
Projected traffic10,060 by 2044
Trucks2%
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 Ditch RD over Almond Ditch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ditch RD over Almond 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Ditch RD over Almond Ditch carry?

About 5,590 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ditch RD over Almond Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ditch RD over Almond Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.