US Bridges

SR 19 over Danner Ditch

Fair

Kosciusko County, Indiana · 03.42 N US 30 · Structure no. 005100

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
964
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 19 over Danner Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 19 over Danner Ditch in Kosciusko County, Indiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 964 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,039 by 2032. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 19
CrossesDanner Ditch
Location03.42 N US 30
RouteState Highway 19
CountyKosciusko County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.32533, -86.03859
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic964 (2020)
Projected traffic2,039 by 2032
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 19 over Danner Ditch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 19 over Danner 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 19 over Danner Ditch carry?

About 964 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SR 19 over Danner Ditch?

The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 19 over Danner Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.