US Bridges

Brady Lane over Elliott Ditch

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Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 00.03 SW of US 52 · Structure no. 7900176

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,398
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brady Lane over Elliott Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Brady Lane over Elliott Ditch in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,259 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBrady Lane
CrossesElliott Ditch
Location00.03 SW of US 52
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTippecanoe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.3825, -86.84386
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 rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,398 (2022)
Projected traffic22,259 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
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 Lane over Elliott Ditch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brady Lane 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 Brady Lane over Elliott Ditch carry?

About 14,398 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Brady Lane over Elliott Ditch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m).

Who owns Brady Lane over Elliott Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.