US Bridges

SR 218 over Morrison Ditch

Good

Huntington County, Indiana · 00.92 W SR 3 · Structure no. 028970

Built
1992
33 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,630
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 218 over Morrison Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 218 over Morrison Ditch in Huntington County, Indiana. It was built in 1992 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 33 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 1,630 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,850 by 2040. The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 218
CrossesMorrison Ditch
Location00.92 W SR 3
RouteState Highway 218
CountyHuntington County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.65406, -85.3902
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,630 (2020)
Projected traffic1,850 by 2040
Trucks17%
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 218 over Morrison Ditch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is SR 218 over Morrison 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 218 over Morrison Ditch carry?

About 1,630 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 218 over Morrison Ditch?

The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 218 over Morrison Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.