US Bridges

SR 5 over William-Brown/Deemer Dit

Good

Huntington County, Indiana · 01.38 S SR 114 · Structure no. 076890

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,977
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 5 over William-Brown/Deemer Dit is a concrete culvert carrying SR 5 over William-Brown/Deemer Dit in Huntington County, Indiana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 1,977 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,996 by 2031. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 5
CrossesWilliam-Brown/Deemer Dit
Location01.38 S SR 114
RouteState Highway 5
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.98321, -85.56747
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.1 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,977 (2022)
Projected traffic5,996 by 2031
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 5 over William-Brown/Deemer Dit built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 5 over William-Brown/Deemer Dit 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 5 over William-Brown/Deemer Dit carry?

About 1,977 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 5 over William-Brown/Deemer Dit?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 5 over William-Brown/Deemer Dit?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.