SR 18 over Russell Ditch
GoodMiami County, Indiana · 00.10 E US 31 · Structure no. 004708
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 76 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,750
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 18 over Russell Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 18 over Russell Ditch in Miami County, Indiana. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 44 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,750 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,063 by 2032. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 18 over Russell Ditch built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is SR 18 over Russell 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does SR 18 over Russell Ditch carry?
About 1,750 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is SR 18 over Russell Ditch?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SR 18 over Russell Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.