US Bridges

SR 8 over Cook Ditch

Good

LaPorte County, Indiana · 00.24 W US 421 · Structure no. 002171

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,886
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 8 over Cook Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 8 over Cook Ditch in LaPorte County, Indiana. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,886 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,397 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 8
CrossesCook Ditch
Location00.24 W US 421
RouteState Highway 8
CountyLaPorte County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.31731, -86.89606
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,886 (2023)
Projected traffic3,397 by 2043
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 8 over Cook Ditch built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 8 over Cook 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 8 over Cook Ditch carry?

About 2,886 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SR 8 over Cook Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 8 over Cook Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.