US Bridges

SR 827 over Cemetery Lake Ditch

Fair

Steuben County, Indiana · 00.19 N I-90 · Structure no. 033020

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,515
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 827 over Cemetery Lake Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 827 over Cemetery Lake Ditch in Steuben County, Indiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 6 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 5,515 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,587 by 2030. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 827
CrossesCemetery Lake Ditch
Location00.19 N I-90
RouteState Highway 827
CountySteuben County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.71283, -84.93801
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,515 (2016)
Projected traffic6,587 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR 827 over Cemetery Lake Ditch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 827 over Cemetery Lake 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 827 over Cemetery Lake Ditch carry?

About 5,515 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 827 over Cemetery Lake Ditch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 827 over Cemetery Lake Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.