US Bridges

W Haines Pass over Parker Ditch

Good

Hancock County, Indiana · 00.13 W of 200 W · Structure no. 3000716

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2022 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

W Haines Pass over Parker Ditch is a wood or timber slab carrying W Haines Pass over Parker Ditch in Hancock County, Indiana. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 690 by 2042. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesW Haines Pass
CrossesParker Ditch
Location00.13 W of 200 W
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.80437, -85.84251
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2022)
Projected traffic690 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerPrivate (other than railroad)
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 Haines Pass over Parker Ditch built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Haines Pass over Parker 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does W Haines Pass over Parker Ditch carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is W Haines Pass over Parker Ditch?

The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns W Haines Pass over Parker Ditch?

It is owned by the Private (other than railroad) and maintained by the County Highway Agency.