US Bridges

Center Street over Brewer Ditch

Good

Johnson County, Indiana · 0.05 S of Christina DR · Structure no. 4100158

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
700
2013 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Center Street over Brewer Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Center Street over Brewer Ditch in Johnson County, Indiana. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,230 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCenter Street
CrossesBrewer Ditch
Location0.05 S of Christina DR
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.557, -86.08125
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating61.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2013)
Projected traffic1,230 by 2033
Trucks3%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Center Street over Brewer Ditch built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Center Street over Brewer 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Center Street over Brewer Ditch carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Center Street over Brewer Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Center Street over Brewer Ditch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.