US Bridges

Kentucky Ave over State Ditch

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.30 NE of Mann RD · Structure no. 4900369

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,565
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kentucky Ave over State Ditch is a concrete arch - deck carrying Kentucky Ave over State Ditch in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 18,565 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,587 by 2039. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesKentucky Ave
CrossesState Ditch
Location00.30 NE of Mann RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.71638, -86.23377
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,565 (2019)
Projected traffic27,587 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
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 Kentucky Ave over State Ditch built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kentucky Ave over State 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 Kentucky Ave over State Ditch carry?

About 18,565 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Kentucky Ave over State Ditch?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Kentucky Ave over State Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.