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Veterans Memorial over Kirkpatrick Ditch

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Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 00.10 W of Poland Hill RD · Structure no. 7900175

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,534
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Veterans Memorial over Kirkpatrick Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Veterans Memorial over Kirkpatrick Ditch in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 12,534 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,377 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesVeterans Memorial
CrossesKirkpatrick Ditch
Location00.10 W of Poland Hill RD
RouteCity Street 32
CountyTippecanoe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.36708, -86.89672
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,534 (2022)
Projected traffic19,377 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
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 Veterans Memorial over Kirkpatrick Ditch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Veterans Memorial over Kirkpatrick 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 Veterans Memorial over Kirkpatrick Ditch carry?

About 12,534 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Veterans Memorial over Kirkpatrick Ditch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns Veterans Memorial over Kirkpatrick Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.