US Bridges

Pappas DR over Harting Ditch

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.60 S of Thompson RD · Structure no. 4900652

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
299
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pappas DR over Harting Ditch is a steel culvert carrying Pappas DR over Harting Ditch in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 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 299 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 445 by 2039. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPappas DR
CrossesHarting Ditch
Location00.60 S of Thompson RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.6862, -86.07224
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic299 (2019)
Projected traffic445 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 Pappas DR over Harting Ditch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pappas DR over Harting 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 Pappas DR over Harting Ditch carry?

About 299 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pappas DR over Harting Ditch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Pappas DR over Harting Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.