US Bridges

Brillhart Ave over Laish Ditch

Good

Noble County, Indiana · 00.09 S of Seagraves Ave · Structure no. 5700080

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brillhart Ave over Laish Ditch is a steel culvert carrying Brillhart Ave over Laish Ditch in Noble County, Indiana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBrillhart Ave
CrossesLaish Ditch
Location00.09 S of Seagraves Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.43201, -85.25479
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2021)
Projected traffic130 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Brillhart Ave over Laish Ditch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brillhart Ave over Laish 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Brillhart Ave over Laish Ditch carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Brillhart Ave over Laish Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Brillhart Ave over Laish Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.