73rd Street over Howard Johnson Ditch
FairMarion County, Indiana · 00.28 E of Grandview DR · Structure no. 4900057
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 81 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22,431
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
73rd Street over Howard Johnson Ditch is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying 73rd Street over Howard Johnson Ditch in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 65 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 22,431 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,331 by 2039. The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 73rd Street over Howard Johnson Ditch built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is 73rd Street 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 73rd Street over Howard Johnson Ditch carry?
About 22,431 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 73rd Street over Howard Johnson Ditch?
The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns 73rd Street over Howard Johnson Ditch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.