US Bridges

Hoosier Highway over Neff Ditch

Good

Wells County, Indiana · 00.30 N of CR 400 S · Structure no. 9000366

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,482
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hoosier Highway over Neff Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hoosier Highway over Neff Ditch in Wells County, Indiana. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,482 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,725 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHoosier Highway
CrossesNeff Ditch
Location00.30 N of CR 400 S
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWells County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.68842, -85.20993
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length61 ft (18.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,482 (2022)
Projected traffic2,725 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Hoosier Highway over Neff Ditch built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hoosier Highway over Neff 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 Hoosier Highway over Neff Ditch carry?

About 1,482 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Hoosier Highway over Neff Ditch?

The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Hoosier Highway over Neff Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.