US Bridges

Cherry Tree Lane over L.W. Jones Ditch

Good

Johnson County, Indiana · 0.10 W of Honey Creek RD · Structure no. 4100632

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
426
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cherry Tree Lane over L.W. Jones Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Cherry Tree Lane over L.W. Jones Ditch in Johnson County, Indiana. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 426 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2033. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCherry Tree Lane
CrossesL.W. Jones Ditch
Location0.10 W of Honey Creek RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.58505, -86.13724
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic426 (2013)
Projected traffic750 by 2033
Trucks3%
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 Cherry Tree Lane over L.W. Jones Ditch built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cherry Tree Lane over L.W. Jones 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 Cherry Tree Lane over L.W. Jones Ditch carry?

About 426 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Cherry Tree Lane over L.W. Jones Ditch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Cherry Tree Lane over L.W. Jones Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.