US Bridges

SR 1 over Delong Ditch

Good

Wells County, Indiana · 04.30 N SR 218 · Structure no. 000375

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,804
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1 over Delong Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 1 over Delong Ditch in Wells County, Indiana. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 3,804 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,700 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1
CrossesDelong Ditch
Location04.30 N SR 218
RouteState Highway 1
CountyWells County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.71506, -85.1684
Functional classRural 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,804 (2020)
Projected traffic3,700 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 1 over Delong Ditch built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1 over Delong 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 1 over Delong Ditch carry?

About 3,804 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 1 over Delong Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1 over Delong Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.