US Bridges

SR 26 over Holder Ditch

Fair

Warren County, Indiana · 06.38 E SR 55 · Structure no. 006640

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,616
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 26 over Holder Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 26 over Holder Ditch in Warren County, Indiana. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 57 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 1,616 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,481 by 2035. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 26
CrossesHolder Ditch
Location06.38 E SR 55
RouteState Highway 26
CountyWarren County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.44642, -87.13465
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,616 (2013)
Projected traffic2,481 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 26 over Holder Ditch built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is SR 26 over Holder 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 26 over Holder Ditch carry?

About 1,616 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 26 over Holder Ditch?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 26 over Holder Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.