US Bridges

Country Lane Road over Smith Johnson Ditch

Good

Hancock County, Indiana · 00.11 E of 200 W · Structure no. 3000726

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
160
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Country Lane Road over Smith Johnson Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Country Lane Road over Smith Johnson Ditch in Hancock 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 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCountry Lane Road
CrossesSmith Johnson Ditch
Location00.11 E of 200 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHancock County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.78343, -85.83769
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2022)
Projected traffic290 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

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 Country Lane Road over Smith Johnson Ditch built?

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

What condition is Country Lane Road over Smith Johnson 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 Country Lane Road over Smith Johnson Ditch carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Country Lane Road over Smith Johnson Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Country Lane Road over Smith Johnson Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.