US Bridges

Kent ST over Kent Ditch

Good

Newton County, Indiana · 0.1 MI E 4th ST · Structure no. 5600165

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
861
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kent ST over Kent Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Kent ST over Kent 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 861 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,172 by 2038. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesKent ST
CrossesKent Ditch
Location0.1 MI E 4th ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.76664, -87.44256
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic861 (2024)
Projected traffic1,172 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Kent ST over Kent Ditch built?

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

What condition is Kent ST over Kent 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 Kent ST over Kent Ditch carry?

About 861 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Kent ST over Kent Ditch?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Kent ST over Kent Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.