US Bridges

SR 4 over Place Ditch

Fair

LaPorte County, Indiana · 04.22 W SR 23 · Structure no. 001460

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,137
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4 over Place Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 4 over Place Ditch in LaPorte County, Indiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 1,137 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,472 by 2030. The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4
CrossesPlace Ditch
Location04.22 W SR 23
RouteState Highway 4
CountyLaPorte County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.54502, -86.49807
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,137 (2020)
Projected traffic2,472 by 2030
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 4 over Place Ditch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4 over Place 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 4 over Place Ditch carry?

About 1,137 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 4 over Place Ditch?

The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4 over Place Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.