US Bridges

US 24 EB over Denver Pike Ditch

Fair

Miami County, Indiana · 00.61 W SR 19 · Structure no. 006028

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
176 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,354
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 24 EB over Denver Pike Ditch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 24 EB over Denver Pike Ditch in Miami County, Indiana. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 50 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 6,354 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,042 by 2030. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 24 EB
CrossesDenver Pike Ditch
Location00.61 W SR 19
RouteU.S. Route 24
CountyMiami County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.77451, -86.06812
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,354 (2020)
Projected traffic6,042 by 2030
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 24 EB over Denver Pike Ditch built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is US 24 EB over Denver Pike 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 24 EB over Denver Pike Ditch carry?

About 6,354 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 24 EB over Denver Pike Ditch?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 24 EB over Denver Pike Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.