US Bridges

Hupp Road over Travis Ditch

Good

LaPorte County, Indiana · 00.70 E US 35 · Structure no. 060153

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,000
2010 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Hupp Road over Travis Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Hupp Road over Travis Ditch in LaPorte County, Indiana. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 60% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,700 by 2034. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesHupp Road
CrossesTravis Ditch
Location00.70 E US 35
RouteState Lands Road 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.51783, -86.68344
Functional classRural Major 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2010)
Projected traffic6,700 by 2034
Trucks60%
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

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State 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 Hupp Road over Travis Ditch built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hupp Road over Travis 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Hupp Road over Travis Ditch carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 60% are trucks.

How long is Hupp Road over Travis Ditch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Hupp Road over Travis Ditch?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.