US Bridges

Brady LN over Elliott Ditch

Good

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 00.04 W of Concord RD · Structure no. 7900031

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,398
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brady LN over Elliott Ditch is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Brady LN over Elliott Ditch in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 14,398 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,259 by 2044. The structure is 130 ft (39.7 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBrady LN
CrossesElliott Ditch
Location00.04 W of Concord RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTippecanoe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.38186, -86.85669
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating17.2 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.7 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,398 (2022)
Projected traffic22,259 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Brady LN over Elliott Ditch built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brady LN over Elliott 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 2022.

How much traffic does Brady LN over Elliott Ditch carry?

About 14,398 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Brady LN over Elliott Ditch?

The structure is 130 ft (39.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Brady LN over Elliott Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.