US Bridges

SR 213 over Moon Barcley Ditch

Fair

Howard County, Indiana · 01.80 N SR 26 · Structure no. 028899

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,464
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 213 over Moon Barcley Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 213 over Moon Barcley Ditch in Howard County, Indiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 1,464 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,229 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 213
CrossesMoon Barcley Ditch
Location01.80 N SR 26
RouteState Highway 213
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.44667, -85.95666
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,464 (2021)
Projected traffic2,229 by 2032
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 213 over Moon Barcley Ditch built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 213 over Moon Barcley 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 213 over Moon Barcley Ditch carry?

About 1,464 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 213 over Moon Barcley Ditch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m).

Who owns SR 213 over Moon Barcley Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.