US Bridges

SR 28 over Haywood Ditch

Good

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 01.79 W US 231 · Structure no. 007630

Built
1983
42 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,620
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 28 over Haywood Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 28 over Haywood Ditch in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 42 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 1,620 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,240 by 2040. The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesSR 28
CrossesHaywood Ditch
Location01.79 W US 231
RouteState Highway 28
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.25863, -86.93782
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,620 (2020)
Projected traffic2,240 by 2040
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 28 over Haywood Ditch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is SR 28 over Haywood 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 28 over Haywood Ditch carry?

About 1,620 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 28 over Haywood Ditch?

The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 28 over Haywood Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.