US Bridges

SR 26 over Drainage Ditch

Good

Howard County, Indiana · 4.39 W SR 931 · Structure no. 080735

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,216
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 26 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 26 over Drainage Ditch in Howard County, Indiana. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 6,216 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,470 by 2030. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 26
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location4.39 W SR 931
RouteState Highway 26
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.41771, -86.2107
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,216 (2021)
Projected traffic11,470 by 2030
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 26 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 26 over Drainage 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 26 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 6,216 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 26 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SR 26 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.