US Bridges

US 231 over Romney Fraley Ditch

Fair

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 00.80 S SR 28 · Structure no. 029385

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,610
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 231 over Romney Fraley Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 231 over Romney Fraley Ditch in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 40 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 8,610 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,480 by 2026. The structure is 83 ft (25.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 231
CrossesRomney Fraley Ditch
Location00.80 S SR 28
RouteU.S. Route 231
CountyTippecanoe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.24723, -86.90385
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,610 (2016)
Projected traffic9,480 by 2026
Trucks22%
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 US 231 over Romney Fraley Ditch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is US 231 over Romney Fraley 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 231 over Romney Fraley Ditch carry?

About 8,610 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 231 over Romney Fraley Ditch?

The structure is 83 ft (25.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 231 over Romney Fraley Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.