US Bridges

226th ST West over Jay Ditch

Good

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.12 E of SR 38 · Structure no. 2900482

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
170
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

226th ST West over Jay Ditch is a concrete slab carrying 226th ST West over Jay Ditch in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries226th ST West
CrossesJay Ditch
Location00.12 E of SR 38
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHamilton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.11501, -86.17308
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2019)
Projected traffic280 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 226th ST West over Jay Ditch built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is 226th ST West over Jay 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 226th ST West over Jay Ditch carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 226th ST West over Jay Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 226th ST West over Jay Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.