SR 19 over Wilhelm-Kurtz Ditch
GoodKosciusko County, Indiana · 01.93 S US 6 · Structure no. 005120
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 59 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,162
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 19 over Wilhelm-Kurtz Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 19 over Wilhelm-Kurtz Ditch in Kosciusko County, Indiana. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 39 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 4,162 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,588 by 2032. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 19 over Wilhelm-Kurtz Ditch built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is SR 19 over Wilhelm-Kurtz 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does SR 19 over Wilhelm-Kurtz Ditch carry?
About 4,162 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR 19 over Wilhelm-Kurtz Ditch?
The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SR 19 over Wilhelm-Kurtz Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.