US Bridges

276th ST East over Bennett Ditch

Good

Hamilton County, Indiana · 01.30 E US 31 · Structure no. 2900478

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,410
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

276th ST East over Bennett Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying 276th ST East over Bennett Ditch in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 1,410 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,290 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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Carries276th ST East
CrossesBennett Ditch
Location01.30 E US 31
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHamilton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.1903, -86.10494
Functional classRural Major 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,410 (2021)
Projected traffic2,290 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 276th ST East over Bennett Ditch built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is 276th ST East over Bennett 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 276th ST East over Bennett Ditch carry?

About 1,410 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 276th ST East over Bennett Ditch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns 276th ST East over Bennett Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.