US Bridges

US 27 over Goshen Ditch

Good

Randolph County, Indiana · 01.80 N SR 28 · Structure no. 007330

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,301
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 27 over Goshen Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 27 over Goshen Ditch in Randolph County, Indiana. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 61 years old, older 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 3,301 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,020 by 2036. The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesUS 27
CrossesGoshen Ditch
Location01.80 N SR 28
RouteU.S. Route 27
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.30431, -84.97643
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.4 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,301 (2018)
Projected traffic4,020 by 2036
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 27 over Goshen Ditch built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is US 27 over Goshen 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 27 over Goshen Ditch carry?

About 3,301 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US 27 over Goshen Ditch?

The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 27 over Goshen Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.