79THDITCH over Howard Johnson Ditch
FairPosted for loadMarion County, Indiana · 01.00 S of 86th ST · Structure no. 4900016
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20,622
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
79THDITCH over Howard Johnson Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 79THDITCH over Howard Johnson Ditch in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 63 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 20,622 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,643 by 2039. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 137 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 79THDITCH over Howard Johnson Ditch built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is 79THDITCH over Howard Johnson 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does 79THDITCH over Howard Johnson Ditch carry?
About 20,622 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 79THDITCH over Howard Johnson Ditch?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 137 ft wide.
Who owns 79THDITCH over Howard Johnson Ditch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.