US Bridges

SR 227 over South Richmond Ditch

Good

Wayne County, Indiana · 00.10 S US 27 · Structure no. 029208

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,773
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 227 over South Richmond Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 227 over South Richmond Ditch in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 2,773 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,908 by 2030. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR 227
CrossesSouth Richmond Ditch
Location00.10 S US 27
RouteState Highway 227
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.80131, -84.88874
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,773 (2004)
Projected traffic3,908 by 2030
Trucks7%
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 227 over South Richmond Ditch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 227 over South Richmond 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 227 over South Richmond Ditch carry?

About 2,773 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 227 over South Richmond Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns SR 227 over South Richmond Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.