US Bridges

Wilcox Road over Wyland Ditch

Fair

Kosciusko County, Indiana · 00.35 W of CR 350 E · Structure no. 4300071

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilcox Road over Wyland Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wilcox Road over Wyland Ditch in Kosciusko County, Indiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 6 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesWilcox Road
CrossesWyland Ditch
Location00.35 W of CR 350 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKosciusko County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.19397, -85.7826
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2022)
Projected traffic200 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Wilcox Road over Wyland Ditch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilcox Road over Wyland 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Wilcox Road over Wyland Ditch carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Wilcox Road over Wyland Ditch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Wilcox Road over Wyland Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.