US Bridges

69th ST over Howland Ditch

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.50 W of Keystone Ave · Structure no. 4900506

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
96
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

69th ST over Howland Ditch is a steel culvert carrying 69th ST over Howland Ditch in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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Carries69th ST
CrossesHowland Ditch
Location00.50 W of Keystone Ave
RouteCity Street 1554
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.88027, -86.13156
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 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 69th ST over Howland Ditch built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is 69th 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 69th ST over Howland Ditch carry?

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

How long is 69th ST over Howland Ditch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns 69th ST over Howland Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.