Carter ST over Stahl Ditch
FairHoward County, Indiana · 0.5 MI E US 31 · Structure no. 3400062
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,362
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Carter ST over Stahl Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Carter ST over Stahl Ditch in Howard County, Indiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 2,362 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,869 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Carter ST over Stahl Ditch built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Carter ST over Stahl 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 Carter ST over Stahl Ditch carry?
About 2,362 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Carter ST over Stahl Ditch?
The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Carter ST over Stahl Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.