US Bridges

196th ST East over Lock Ditch

Fair

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.00 Int of Mystic RD · Structure no. 2900108

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

196th ST East over Lock Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying 196th ST East over Lock Ditch in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 5 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 410 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries196th ST East
CrossesLock Ditch
Location00.00 Int of Mystic RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHamilton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.07363, -85.92495
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2020)
Projected traffic410 by 2040
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 196th ST East over Lock Ditch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is 196th ST East over Lock 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 196th ST East over Lock Ditch carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 196th ST East over Lock Ditch?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 196th ST East over Lock Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.