US Bridges

S Meridian ST over Brunk Ditch

Fair

Howard County, Indiana · 0.0 MI Int Holiday LN · Structure no. 3400131

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,233
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Meridian ST over Brunk Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying S Meridian ST over Brunk Ditch in Howard County, Indiana. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 5 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 2,233 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,656 by 2044. The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesS Meridian ST
CrossesBrunk Ditch
Location0.0 MI Int Holiday LN
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHoward County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.47392, -85.96648
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,233 (2024)
Projected traffic3,656 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$900,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Meridian ST over Brunk Ditch built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Meridian ST over Brunk 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 S Meridian ST over Brunk Ditch carry?

About 2,233 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S Meridian ST over Brunk Ditch?

The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns S Meridian ST over Brunk Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.