US Bridges

SR 43 over Walters Ditch

Good

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 01.53 N SR 225 · Structure no. 016241

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,399
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 43 over Walters Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 43 over Walters Ditch in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,399 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,399 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 43
CrossesWalters Ditch
Location01.53 N SR 225
RouteState Highway 43
CountyTippecanoe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.54098, -86.86926
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,399 (2022)
Projected traffic8,399 by 2042
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 43 over Walters Ditch built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 43 over Walters 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 43 over Walters Ditch carry?

About 8,399 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SR 43 over Walters Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns SR 43 over Walters Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.