US Bridges

W Sycamore DR over Edwards Ditch

Good

Howard County, Indiana · 0.1 MI E CR 300 W · Structure no. 005693

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Sycamore DR over Edwards Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying W Sycamore DR over Edwards Ditch in Howard County, Indiana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 10,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,154 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesW Sycamore DR
CrossesEdwards Ditch
Location0.1 MI E CR 300 W
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.4876, -86.1811
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,200 (2024)
Projected traffic38,154 by 2042
Trucks5%
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

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 W Sycamore DR over Edwards Ditch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Sycamore DR over Edwards 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does W Sycamore DR over Edwards Ditch carry?

About 10,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is W Sycamore DR over Edwards Ditch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns W Sycamore DR over Edwards Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.