US Bridges

Sandi DR over Howard Johnson Ditch

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.30 N of 79th ST · Structure no. 4900020

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,143
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sandi DR over Howard Johnson Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying Sandi DR over Howard Johnson Ditch in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,143 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,184 by 2039. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesSandi DR
CrossesHoward Johnson Ditch
Location00.30 N of 79th ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.90168, -86.18421
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,143 (2019)
Projected traffic3,184 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Sandi DR over Howard Johnson Ditch built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sandi DR 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 Sandi DR over Howard Johnson Ditch carry?

About 2,143 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sandi DR over Howard Johnson Ditch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Sandi DR over Howard Johnson Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.