US Bridges

216th ST East over Jones Ditch

Good

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.88 E of US 31 · Structure no. 2900091

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,790
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

216th ST East over Jones Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 216th ST East over Jones Ditch in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 1,790 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,910 by 2041. The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries216th ST East
CrossesJones Ditch
Location00.88 E of US 31
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.1016, -86.11132
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.6 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,790 (2021)
Projected traffic2,910 by 2041
Trucks3%
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 216th ST East over Jones Ditch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is 216th ST East over Jones 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does 216th ST East over Jones Ditch carry?

About 1,790 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 216th ST East over Jones Ditch?

The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns 216th ST East over Jones Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.