US Bridges

Old Romney RD over Elliott Ditch

Fair

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 00.30 S of CR 300 S · Structure no. 7900040

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
87 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
152
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Romney RD over Elliott Ditch is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old Romney RD over Elliott Ditch in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 5 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 152 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2044. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Romney RD
CrossesElliott Ditch
Location00.30 S of CR 300 S
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTippecanoe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.37094, -86.90953
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic152 (2023)
Projected traffic230 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$154,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Romney RD over Elliott Ditch built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Romney RD over Elliott 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Old Romney RD over Elliott Ditch carry?

About 152 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Old Romney RD over Elliott Ditch?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Old Romney RD over Elliott Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.