US Bridges

SR 1 over Chard Ditch

Good

Steuben County, Indiana · 01.20 N SR 427 · Structure no. 079676

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,115
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1 over Chard Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 1 over Chard Ditch in Steuben County, Indiana. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 1,115 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,740 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1
CrossesChard Ditch
Location01.20 N SR 427
RouteState Highway 1
CountySteuben County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.5603, -84.90477
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,115 (2021)
Projected traffic1,740 by 2033
Trucks7%
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

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 1 over Chard Ditch built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1 over Chard 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 1 over Chard Ditch carry?

About 1,115 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 1 over Chard Ditch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1 over Chard Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.