US Bridges

Belmont Street over Orme Ditch

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 00.15 N of Stop 11 Road · Structure no. 4900425

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
877
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belmont Street over Orme Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Belmont Street over Orme Ditch in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 877 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,303 by 2039. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesBelmont Street
CrossesOrme Ditch
Location00.15 N of Stop 11 Road
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.65115, -86.20093
Functional classUrban Local

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; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic877 (2019)
Projected traffic1,303 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 Belmont Street over Orme Ditch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Belmont Street over Orme 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 Belmont Street over Orme Ditch carry?

About 877 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Belmont Street over Orme Ditch?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Belmont Street over Orme Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.