US Bridges

SR 109 over Howerin & Mccray Ditch

Fair

Hancock County, Indiana · 00.74 N SR 234 · Structure no. 025385

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,655
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 109 over Howerin & Mccray Ditch is a steel culvert carrying SR 109 over Howerin & Mccray Ditch in Hancock County, Indiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,655 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,882 by 2030. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 109
CrossesHowerin & Mccray Ditch
Location00.74 N SR 234
RouteState Highway 109
CountyHancock County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.91095, -85.63424
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,655 (2022)
Projected traffic3,882 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 109 over Howerin & Mccray Ditch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 109 over Howerin & Mccray Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 109 over Howerin & Mccray Ditch carry?

About 3,655 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 109 over Howerin & Mccray Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m).

Who owns SR 109 over Howerin & Mccray Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.