US Bridges

US 136 over Quinn Ditch

Good

Hendricks County, Indiana · 1.55 E SR 267 · Structure no. 080790

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,582
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 136 over Quinn Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying US 136 over Quinn Ditch in Hendricks County, Indiana. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 105 years old, older 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 13,582 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,987 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 136
CrossesQuinn Ditch
Location1.55 E SR 267
RouteU.S. Route 136
CountyHendricks County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.83399, -86.37192
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,582 (2022)
Projected traffic14,987 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$152,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 136 over Quinn Ditch built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is US 136 over Quinn 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 136 over Quinn Ditch carry?

About 13,582 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 136 over Quinn Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns US 136 over Quinn Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.