US Bridges

SR 19 over Prairie Ditch

Good

Miami County, Indiana · 00.12 S US 24 · Structure no. 005010

Built
1992
33 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
63 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,554
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 19 over Prairie Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 19 over Prairie Ditch in Miami County, Indiana. It was built in 1992 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 33 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 2,554 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,821 by 2043. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 19
CrossesPrairie Ditch
Location00.12 S US 24
RouteState Highway 19
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.77826, -86.05879
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,554 (2023)
Projected traffic2,821 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 19 over Prairie Ditch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is SR 19 over Prairie 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 19 over Prairie Ditch carry?

About 2,554 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 19 over Prairie Ditch?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 19 over Prairie Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.