US Bridges

Crittenden Ave over Howland Ditch

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.05 N of 71st ST · Structure no. 4900508

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
64 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
179
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crittenden Ave over Howland Ditch is a steel culvert carrying Crittenden Ave 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 179 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2039. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCrittenden Ave
CrossesHowland Ditch
Location00.05 N of 71st ST
RouteCity Street 1625
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.884, -86.12856
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic179 (2019)
Projected traffic270 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 Crittenden Ave over Howland Ditch built?

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

What condition is Crittenden Ave 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 Crittenden Ave over Howland Ditch carry?

About 179 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Crittenden Ave over Howland Ditch?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Crittenden Ave over Howland Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.