US Bridges

N Meridian RD over Knight Ditch

Good

Newton County, Indiana · 0.0 MI Int CR 700 N · Structure no. 5600164

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
145
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Meridian RD over Knight Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying N Meridian RD over Knight Ditch in Newton County, Indiana. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 145 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2044. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesN Meridian RD
CrossesKnight Ditch
Location0.0 MI Int CR 700 N
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.10076, -87.39114
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length59 ft (17.9 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic145 (2024)
Projected traffic192 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 N Meridian RD over Knight Ditch built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Meridian RD over Knight 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does N Meridian RD over Knight Ditch carry?

About 145 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N Meridian RD over Knight Ditch?

The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns N Meridian RD over Knight Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.