US Bridges

US 24 over Kent Ditch

Fair

Newton County, Indiana · 00.22 W US 41 · Structure no. 080392

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,530
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 24 over Kent Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying US 24 over Kent Ditch in Newton County, Indiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 6,530 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,750 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 24
CrossesKent Ditch
Location00.22 W US 41
RouteU.S. Route 24
CountyNewton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.76797, -87.44225
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,530 (2008)
Projected traffic7,750 by 2032
Trucks21%
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 Kent Ditch built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 24 over Kent 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 24 over Kent Ditch carry?

About 6,530 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 24 over Kent Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 24 over Kent Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.