US Bridges

SR 28 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 03.79 E US 231 · Structure no. 007650

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,617
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 28 over Drainage Ditch is a steel culvert carrying SR 28 over Drainage Ditch in Tippecanoe 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 5 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 2,617 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,245 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 28
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location03.79 E US 231
RouteState Highway 28
CountyTippecanoe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.25861, -86.82984
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.7 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,617 (2021)
Projected traffic2,245 by 2031
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Drainage Ditch built?

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

What condition is SR 28 over Drainage 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 28 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 2,617 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is SR 28 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns SR 28 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.