US Bridges

US 24 over Hunter Ditch

Good

Newton County, Indiana · 02.03 E SR 55 · Structure no. 005881

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,701
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 24 over Hunter Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying US 24 over Hunter Ditch in Newton County, Indiana. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,701 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,660 by 2039. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 24
CrossesHunter Ditch
Location02.03 E SR 55
RouteU.S. Route 24
CountyNewton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.76559, -87.27687
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,701 (2021)
Projected traffic3,660 by 2039
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 over Hunter Ditch built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 24 over Hunter 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 24 over Hunter Ditch carry?

About 2,701 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US 24 over Hunter Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns US 24 over Hunter Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.