US Bridges

SR 9 over Pittsford Ditch

Good

Madison County, Indiana · 01.23 N of SR 236 · Structure no. 076952

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,172
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 9 over Pittsford Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 9 over Pittsford Ditch in Madison County, Indiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 23,172 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,710 by 2030. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR 9
CrossesPittsford Ditch
Location01.23 N of SR 236
RouteState Highway 9
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.07969, -85.65274
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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 loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,172 (2021)
Projected traffic49,710 by 2030
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 9 over Pittsford Ditch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 9 over Pittsford 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 9 over Pittsford Ditch carry?

About 23,172 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 9 over Pittsford Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m).

Who owns SR 9 over Pittsford Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.