US Bridges

Grandview Drive over Howard Johnson Ditch

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Marion County, Indiana · 00.30 S 73rd ST · Structure no. 4900056

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,402
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grandview Drive over Howard Johnson Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Grandview Drive over Howard Johnson Ditch in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 11,402 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,011 by 2043. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesGrandview Drive
CrossesHoward Johnson Ditch
Location00.30 S 73rd ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.8806, -86.18869
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,402 (2023)
Projected traffic20,011 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Grandview Drive over Howard Johnson Ditch built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grandview Drive over Howard Johnson 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Grandview Drive over Howard Johnson Ditch carry?

About 11,402 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Grandview Drive over Howard Johnson Ditch?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Grandview Drive over Howard Johnson Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.