Northbrook DR over Howard Johnson Ditch
FairMarion County, Indiana · 00.55 N of 79th ST · Structure no. 4900021
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 2014
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 39 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,143
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Northbrook DR over Howard Johnson Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Northbrook DR over Howard Johnson Ditch in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 59 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 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Northbrook DR over Howard Johnson Ditch built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.
What condition is Northbrook 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 Northbrook DR over Howard Johnson Ditch carry?
About 2,143 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Northbrook DR over Howard Johnson Ditch?
The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Northbrook DR over Howard Johnson Ditch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.