US Bridges

SR 1SR 427 over Hiram Sweet Ditch

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Steuben County, Indiana · 00.19 N JCT SR 427 · Structure no. 080606

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,995
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1SR 427 over Hiram Sweet Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 1SR 427 over Hiram Sweet Ditch in Steuben County, Indiana. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,995 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,699 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1SR 427
CrossesHiram Sweet Ditch
Location00.19 N JCT SR 427
RouteState Highway 1
CountySteuben County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.53594, -84.91143
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.7 US tons
Inventory rating68.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,995 (2020)
Projected traffic10,699 by 2032
Trucks11%
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 1SR 427 over Hiram Sweet Ditch built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1SR 427 over Hiram Sweet 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 SR 1SR 427 over Hiram Sweet Ditch carry?

About 2,995 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 1SR 427 over Hiram Sweet Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1SR 427 over Hiram Sweet Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.