US Bridges

126th ST West over Mitchener Ditch

Good

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.48 W of River RD · Structure no. 2900267

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,230
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

126th ST West over Mitchener Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying 126th ST West over Mitchener Ditch in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 8,230 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,810 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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Carries126th ST West
CrossesMitchener Ditch
Location00.48 W of River RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHamilton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.97124, -86.06
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,230 (2024)
Projected traffic14,810 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 126th ST West over Mitchener Ditch built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is 126th ST West 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does 126th ST West over Mitchener Ditch carry?

About 8,230 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 126th ST West over Mitchener Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns 126th ST West over Mitchener Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.