US Bridges

Patricia Street over Meyers Ditch

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.25 W Georgetown · Structure no. 4900683

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
645
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Patricia Street over Meyers Ditch is a steel culvert carrying Patricia Street over Meyers Ditch in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 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 645 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 958 by 2039. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesPatricia Street
CrossesMeyers Ditch
Location00.25 W Georgetown
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.8111, -86.2445
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic645 (2019)
Projected traffic958 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 Patricia Street over Meyers Ditch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Patricia Street over Meyers 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Patricia Street over Meyers Ditch carry?

About 645 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Patricia Street over Meyers Ditch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Patricia Street over Meyers Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.