US Bridges

SR 18 over Harris-Braner Ditch

Fair

Jay County, Indiana · 00.56 W SR 1 · Structure no. 004895

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,534
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 18 over Harris-Braner Ditch is a steel culvert carrying SR 18 over Harris-Braner Ditch in Jay County, Indiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 1,534 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,702 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 18
CrossesHarris-Braner Ditch
Location00.56 W SR 1
RouteState Highway 18
CountyJay County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.55253, -85.16139
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating81 US tons
Inventory rating62.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,534 (2018)
Projected traffic2,702 by 2032
Trucks45%
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 18 over Harris-Braner Ditch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 18 over Harris-Braner 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 18 over Harris-Braner Ditch carry?

About 1,534 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is SR 18 over Harris-Braner Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 18 over Harris-Braner Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.