US Bridges

US 231 over Oneall Ditch

Good

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 04.18 S SR 25 · Structure no. 076716

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,473
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 231 over Oneall Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US 231 over Oneall Ditch in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 8,473 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,480 by 2024. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

CarriesUS 231
CrossesOneall Ditch
Location04.18 S SR 25
RouteU.S. Route 231
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.32933, -86.90334
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,473 (2021)
Projected traffic14,480 by 2024
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 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 Oneall Ditch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 231 over Oneall 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 231 over Oneall Ditch carry?

About 8,473 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US 231 over Oneall Ditch?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US 231 over Oneall Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.