US Bridges

Chestnut Avenue over Wyland Ditch

Good

Kosciusko County, Indiana · 00.01 N of Union Drive · Structure no. 4300236

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chestnut Avenue over Wyland Ditch is a wood or timber slab carrying Chestnut Avenue over Wyland Ditch in Kosciusko County, Indiana. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 425 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesChestnut Avenue
CrossesWyland Ditch
Location00.01 N of Union Drive
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKosciusko County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.22041, -85.81953
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2024)
Projected traffic425 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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 Chestnut Avenue over Wyland Ditch built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chestnut Avenue over Wyland 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Chestnut Avenue over Wyland Ditch carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Chestnut Avenue over Wyland Ditch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Chestnut Avenue over Wyland Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.