US Bridges

Sharon Road over Summer Pecka Ditch

Good

Warrick County, Indiana · 00.03 MI E of Anderson RD · Structure no. 8700108

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
959
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sharon Road over Summer Pecka Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Sharon Road over Summer Pecka Ditch in Warrick County, Indiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 959 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,574 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSharon Road
CrossesSummer Pecka Ditch
Location00.03 MI E of Anderson RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWarrick County
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.95741, -87.35883
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic959 (2021)
Projected traffic1,574 by 2041
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

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 Sharon Road over Summer Pecka Ditch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sharon Road over Summer Pecka 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Sharon Road over Summer Pecka Ditch carry?

About 959 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sharon Road over Summer Pecka Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Sharon Road over Summer Pecka Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.