US Bridges

S 18th ST over Elliott Ditch

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Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 00.06 S of Ortman LN · Structure no. 7900127

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,635
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 18th ST over Elliott Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying S 18th ST over Elliott Ditch in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 5,635 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,712 by 2044. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesS 18th ST
CrossesElliott Ditch
Location00.06 S of Ortman LN
RouteCity Street 55
CountyTippecanoe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.37364, -86.87595
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,635 (2022)
Projected traffic8,712 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 18th ST over Elliott Ditch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 18th 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 2022.

How much traffic does S 18th ST over Elliott Ditch carry?

About 5,635 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is S 18th ST over Elliott Ditch?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns S 18th ST over Elliott Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.