US Bridges

Woodfield DR over Mitchener Ditch

Fair

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.08 E of Gray RD · Structure no. 2900228

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,110
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodfield DR over Mitchener Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Woodfield DR over Mitchener Ditch in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 1,110 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesWoodfield DR
CrossesMitchener Ditch
Location00.08 E of Gray RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHamilton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.99363, -86.08799
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,110 (2024)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Woodfield DR over Mitchener Ditch built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodfield DR over Mitchener 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Woodfield DR over Mitchener Ditch carry?

About 1,110 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Woodfield DR over Mitchener Ditch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Woodfield DR over Mitchener Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.