US Bridges

Auburn Road over Meyers Ditch

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.10 N 30th Street · Structure no. 4900684

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

About this bridge

Auburn Road over Meyers Ditch is a steel culvert carrying Auburn Road 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 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesAuburn Road
CrossesMeyers Ditch
Location00.10 N 30th Street
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.8095, -86.2439
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 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 Auburn Road over Meyers Ditch built?

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

What condition is Auburn Road 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 Auburn Road over Meyers Ditch carry?

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

How long is Auburn Road over Meyers Ditch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Auburn Road over Meyers Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.