US Bridges

S 9th ST over Elliott Ditch

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Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 00.23 S of Ortman LN · Structure no. 7900036

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,337
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 9th ST over Elliott Ditch is a concrete tee beam carrying S 9th ST over Elliott Ditch in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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 6,337 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,797 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS 9th ST
CrossesElliott Ditch
Location00.23 S of Ortman LN
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTippecanoe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.37109, -86.88549
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,337 (2022)
Projected traffic9,797 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
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 S 9th ST over Elliott Ditch built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 9th ST 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 2024.

How much traffic does S 9th ST over Elliott Ditch carry?

About 6,337 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is S 9th ST over Elliott Ditch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns S 9th ST over Elliott Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.