US Bridges

US 231 over Stoddard Ditch

Good

Montgomery County, Indiana · 03.04 S SR 28 · Structure no. 016155

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,093
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 231 over Stoddard Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying US 231 over Stoddard Ditch in Montgomery County, Indiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 9,093 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,087 by 2030. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 231
CrossesStoddard Ditch
Location03.04 S SR 28
RouteU.S. Route 231
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.21414, -86.90421
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,093 (2021)
Projected traffic12,087 by 2030
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 231 over Stoddard Ditch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 231 over Stoddard 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 231 over Stoddard Ditch carry?

About 9,093 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 231 over Stoddard Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 231 over Stoddard Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.