US Bridges

211th ST East over Lock Ditch

Fair

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.30 E of Prairie Baptis · Structure no. 2900110

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

211th ST East over Lock Ditch is a wood or timber slab carrying 211th ST East over Lock 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 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2040. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries211th ST East
CrossesLock Ditch
Location00.30 E of Prairie Baptis
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHamilton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.09685, -85.89637
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2020)
Projected traffic130 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 211th ST East over Lock Ditch built?

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

What condition is 211th 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 211th ST East over Lock Ditch carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 211th ST East over Lock Ditch?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 211th ST East over Lock Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.