US Bridges

Bluff Road over Churchman Ditch

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 00.45 SW of Southport RD · Structure no. 4900419

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,342
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bluff Road over Churchman Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Bluff Road over Churchman Ditch in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,342 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,798 by 2039. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesBluff Road
CrossesChurchman Ditch
Location00.45 SW of Southport RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.65772, -86.18514
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,342 (2019)
Projected traffic22,798 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
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 Bluff Road over Churchman Ditch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bluff Road over Churchman 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Bluff Road over Churchman Ditch carry?

About 15,342 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bluff Road over Churchman Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Bluff Road over Churchman Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.