US Bridges

67th ST over Howland Ditch

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.55 W of Keystone Ave · Structure no. 4900079

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

67th ST over Howland Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 67th ST over Howland Ditch in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 85 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 96 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2039. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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Carries67th ST
CrossesHowland Ditch
Location00.55 W of Keystone Ave
RouteCity Street 558
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.87826, -86.13236
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2019)
Projected traffic140 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 67th ST over Howland Ditch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is 67th ST over Howland 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 67th ST over Howland Ditch carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 67th ST over Howland Ditch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 67th ST over Howland Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.