US Bridges

SR 213 over Round Prairie Ditch

Fair

Tipton County, Indiana · 04.55 S SR 26 · Structure no. 028850

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,691
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 213 over Round Prairie Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 213 over Round Prairie Ditch in Tipton County, Indiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 1,691 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,645 by 2032. The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 213
CrossesRound Prairie Ditch
Location04.55 S SR 26
RouteState Highway 213
CountyTipton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.35491, -85.95643
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,691 (2021)
Projected traffic4,645 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 213 over Round Prairie Ditch built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 213 over Round Prairie 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 213 over Round Prairie Ditch carry?

About 1,691 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 213 over Round Prairie Ditch?

The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 213 over Round Prairie Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.