SR 8 over Pitner Ditch
GoodLaPorte County, Indiana · 02.24 E US 421 · Structure no. 002190
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 81 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,922
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 8 over Pitner Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 8 over Pitner Ditch in LaPorte County, Indiana. It was built in 1993 and reconstructed in 2015, 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 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 1,922 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,495 by 2030. The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 8 over Pitner Ditch built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is SR 8 over Pitner 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 Pitner Ditch carry?
About 1,922 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is SR 8 over Pitner Ditch?
The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns SR 8 over Pitner Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.