US Bridges

Commerce Drive over Canary Ditch

Fair

Johnson County, Indiana · 0.60 E of US 31 · Structure no. 4100619

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,905
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Commerce Drive over Canary Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Commerce Drive over Canary Ditch in Johnson County, Indiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 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 9,905 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,149 by 2039. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCommerce Drive
CrossesCanary Ditch
Location0.60 E of US 31
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJohnson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.50755, -86.06022
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,905 (2019)
Projected traffic15,149 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Commerce Drive over Canary Ditch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Commerce Drive over Canary 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 Commerce Drive over Canary Ditch carry?

About 9,905 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Commerce Drive over Canary Ditch?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Commerce Drive over Canary Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.