Eel River Cem Road over Prairie Ditch
GoodMiami County, Indiana · 0.50 S of Lovers Lane · Structure no. 5200065
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 73 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Eel River Cem Road over Prairie Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Eel River Cem Road over Prairie Ditch in Miami County, Indiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2031. The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 Eel River Cem Road over Prairie Ditch built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Eel River Cem Road 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Eel River Cem Road over Prairie Ditch carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Eel River Cem Road over Prairie Ditch?
The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Eel River Cem Road over Prairie Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.