Lincoln ST over Kent Ditch
FairNewton County, Indiana · 0.0 MI Int 4th ST · Structure no. 5600115
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 861
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lincoln ST over Kent Ditch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lincoln ST over Kent Ditch in Newton County, Indiana. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 5 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 861 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,140 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lincoln ST over Kent Ditch built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lincoln ST 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Lincoln ST over Kent Ditch carry?
About 861 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Lincoln ST over Kent Ditch?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Lincoln ST over Kent Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.