US Bridges

US 41 over Drainage Ditch

Good

Warren County, Indiana · 03.15 S SR 26 · Structure no. 015352

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,937
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 41 over Drainage Ditch is a steel culvert carrying US 41 over Drainage Ditch in Warren County, Indiana. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 49 years old, older 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 3,937 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,219 by 2031. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 41
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location03.15 S SR 26
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.40855, -87.36358
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.1 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,937 (2018)
Projected traffic10,219 by 2031
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 41 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is US 41 over Drainage 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 41 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 3,937 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US 41 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns US 41 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.