US Bridges

SR 5 over Bontrager Ditch

Fair

LaGrange County, Indiana · 02.51 S US 20 · Structure no. 001610

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,473
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 5 over Bontrager Ditch is a steel culvert carrying SR 5 over Bontrager Ditch in LaGrange County, Indiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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 8,473 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,542 by 2034. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 5
CrossesBontrager Ditch
Location02.51 S US 20
RouteState Highway 5
CountyLaGrange County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.61839, -85.57963
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,473 (2021)
Projected traffic10,542 by 2034
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 5 over Bontrager Ditch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 5 over Bontrager 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 5 over Bontrager Ditch carry?

About 8,473 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is SR 5 over Bontrager Ditch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 5 over Bontrager Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.