US Bridges

Shannon Lakes DR over Churchman Ditch

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 00.25 E of Bluff Road · Structure no. 4900655

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shannon Lakes DR over Churchman Ditch is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Shannon Lakes DR over Churchman Ditch in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 446 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesShannon Lakes DR
CrossesChurchman Ditch
Location00.25 E of Bluff Road
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.6524, -86.1852
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2019)
Projected traffic446 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 Shannon Lakes DR over Churchman Ditch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shannon Lakes DR 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 Shannon Lakes DR over Churchman Ditch carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Shannon Lakes DR over Churchman Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Shannon Lakes DR over Churchman Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.