US Bridges

W Main ST over Almond Ditch

Good

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.05 E of Clay Center RD · Structure no. 2900442

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,050
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Main ST over Almond Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying W Main ST over Almond Ditch in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,050 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,890 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesW Main ST
CrossesAlmond Ditch
Location00.05 E of Clay Center RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHamilton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.97766, -86.17844
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,050 (2024)
Projected traffic19,890 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 W Main ST over Almond Ditch built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Main ST over Almond 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 W Main ST over Almond Ditch carry?

About 11,050 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is W Main ST over Almond Ditch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns W Main ST over Almond Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.