US Bridges

SR 26 over Glenn Miller Ditch

Fair

Jay County, Indiana · 02.94 E SR 1 · Structure no. 007020

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,867
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 26 over Glenn Miller Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 26 over Glenn Miller Ditch in Jay County, Indiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 1,867 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 26
CrossesGlenn Miller Ditch
Location02.94 E SR 1
RouteState Highway 26
CountyJay County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.44467, -85.09483
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,867 (2022)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2035
Trucks15%
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 26 over Glenn Miller Ditch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 26 over Glenn Miller 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 26 over Glenn Miller Ditch carry?

About 1,867 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 26 over Glenn Miller Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 26 over Glenn Miller Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.