US Bridges

Anchorage Road over Hickman Ditch

Fair

Kosciusko County, Indiana · 00.01 E of SR15 · Structure no. 4300223

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,250
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Anchorage Road over Hickman Ditch is a steel culvert carrying Anchorage Road over Hickman 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 3,250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,300 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesAnchorage Road
CrossesHickman Ditch
Location00.01 E of SR15
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKosciusko County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.26297, -85.85195
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,250 (2022)
Projected traffic6,300 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Anchorage Road over Hickman Ditch built?

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

What condition is Anchorage Road over Hickman 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 Anchorage Road over Hickman Ditch carry?

About 3,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Anchorage Road over Hickman Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Anchorage Road over Hickman Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.