US Bridges

SR 218 over Johns Ditch

Good

Wells County, Indiana · 00.68 E SR 1 · Structure no. 029001

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,665
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 218 over Johns Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 218 over Johns Ditch in Wells County, Indiana. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,665 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,032 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 218
CrossesJohns Ditch
Location00.68 E SR 1
RouteState Highway 218
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.65515, -85.13904
Functional classRural Major 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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,665 (2024)
Projected traffic2,032 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 218 over Johns Ditch built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 218 over Johns 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 218 over Johns Ditch carry?

About 1,665 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SR 218 over Johns Ditch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns SR 218 over Johns Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.