US Bridges

SR 38 Wbl over Elliott Ditch

Fair

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 02.27 W I-65 · Structure no. 012640

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,096
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 38 Wbl over Elliott Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 38 Wbl over Elliott Ditch in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 6,096 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,478 by 2034. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 38 Wbl
CrossesElliott Ditch
Location02.27 W I-65
RouteState Highway 38
CountyTippecanoe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.38196, -86.82431
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,096 (2016)
Projected traffic8,478 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 38 Wbl over Elliott Ditch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 38 Wbl over Elliott 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 38 Wbl over Elliott Ditch carry?

About 6,096 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 38 Wbl over Elliott Ditch?

The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 38 Wbl over Elliott Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.