US Bridges

Thompson RD over Hauisen Ditch

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.12 W of Harding ST · Structure no. 4900376

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,494
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thompson RD over Hauisen Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Thompson RD over Hauisen Ditch in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 56 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 4,494 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,680 by 2039. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesThompson RD
CrossesHauisen Ditch
Location00.12 W of Harding ST
RouteCity Street 74
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.69241, -86.18902
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,494 (2019)
Projected traffic6,680 by 2039
Trucks5%
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 Thompson RD over Hauisen Ditch built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Thompson RD over Hauisen 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 Thompson RD over Hauisen Ditch carry?

About 4,494 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Thompson RD over Hauisen Ditch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Thompson RD over Hauisen Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.