US Bridges

276th ST West over Mckinzie Ditch

Fair

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.91 W of Ditch RD · Structure no. 2900009

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
170
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

276th ST West over Mckinzie Ditch is a wood or timber slab carrying 276th ST West over Mckinzie Ditch in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries276th ST West
CrossesMckinzie Ditch
Location00.91 W of Ditch RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHamilton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.18803, -86.20245
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2019)
Projected traffic280 by 2039
Trucks1%
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 276th ST West over Mckinzie Ditch built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is 276th ST West over Mckinzie 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does 276th ST West over Mckinzie Ditch carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 276th ST West over Mckinzie Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 276th ST West over Mckinzie Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.