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Veterans Memorial over Elliott Ditch

Good

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 00.21 SE of US 231 · Structure no. 7900182

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
180 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,835
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Veterans Memorial over Elliott Ditch is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Veterans Memorial over Elliott Ditch in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 11,835 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,297 by 2044. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesVeterans Memorial
CrossesElliott Ditch
Location00.21 SE of US 231
RouteCounty Highway 32
CountyTippecanoe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.37048, -86.91601
Functional classRural 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,835 (2022)
Projected traffic18,297 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 Elliott Ditch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

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

About 11,835 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Veterans Memorial over Elliott Ditch?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Veterans Memorial over Elliott Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.