US 24 over Drainage Ditch
FairMiami County, Indiana · 00.35 E SR 19 · Structure no. 006031
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 34 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,472
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 24 over Drainage Ditch is a steel culvert carrying US 24 over Drainage Ditch in Miami County, Indiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 12,472 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,422 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 24 over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 24 over Drainage 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does US 24 over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 12,472 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is US 24 over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.
Who owns US 24 over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.