US Bridges

Old US 231 over Elliott Ditch

Fair

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 00.23 S CR 300 S · Structure no. 7900188

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,737
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old US 231 over Elliott Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Old US 231 over Elliott Ditch in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 6 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 5,737 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,869 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOld US 231
CrossesElliott Ditch
Location00.23 S CR 300 S
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTippecanoe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.37112, -86.90432
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,737 (2022)
Projected traffic8,869 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Old US 231 over Elliott Ditch built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old US 231 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 US 231 over Elliott Ditch carry?

About 5,737 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old US 231 over Elliott Ditch?

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

Who owns Old US 231 over Elliott Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.