US Bridges

226th ST East over Jones Ditch

Good

Hamilton County, Indiana · 01.42 E US 31 · Structure no. 2900092

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

226th ST East over Jones Ditch is a wood or timber slab carrying 226th ST East over Jones Ditch in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 410 by 2041. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries226th ST East
CrossesJones Ditch
Location01.42 E US 31
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.11605, -86.10117
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2021)
Projected traffic410 by 2041
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 226th ST East over Jones Ditch built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is 226th 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 226th ST East over Jones Ditch carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 226th ST East over Jones Ditch?

The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns 226th ST East over Jones Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.