US Bridges

Whiteland Road over Brewer Ditch

Fair

Johnson County, Indiana · 0.30 E of US 31 · Structure no. 4100146

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,385
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whiteland Road over Brewer Ditch is a steel culvert carrying Whiteland Road over Brewer Ditch in Johnson County, Indiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 8,385 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,118 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesWhiteland Road
CrossesBrewer Ditch
Location0.30 E of US 31
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJohnson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.55001, -86.08154
Functional classUrban 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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,385 (2021)
Projected traffic19,118 by 2041
Trucks11%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Whiteland Road over Brewer Ditch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whiteland Road over Brewer 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Whiteland Road over Brewer Ditch carry?

About 8,385 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Whiteland Road over Brewer Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Whiteland Road over Brewer Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.