US Bridges

116th ST East over Mitchener Ditch

Good

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.31 E of Hazel Dell RD · Structure no. 2900263

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
31,570
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

116th ST East over Mitchener Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying 116th ST East over Mitchener Ditch in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 31,570 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,290 by 2039. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Carries116th ST East
CrossesMitchener Ditch
Location00.31 E of Hazel Dell RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.95668, -86.06829
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,570 (2019)
Projected traffic51,290 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 116th ST East over Mitchener Ditch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is 116th ST East over Mitchener 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does 116th ST East over Mitchener Ditch carry?

About 31,570 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 116th ST East over Mitchener Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns 116th ST East over Mitchener Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.