US Bridges

US 24 over Hoagland Ditch

Fair

White County, Indiana · 02.83 E US 231 · Structure no. 005910

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,855
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 24 over Hoagland Ditch is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 24 over Hoagland Ditch in White County, Indiana. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 57 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,855 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2031. The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 24
CrossesHoagland Ditch
Location02.83 E US 231
RouteU.S. Route 24
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.75037, -86.98504
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length119 ft (36.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,855 (2021)
Projected traffic4,200 by 2031
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 24 over Hoagland Ditch built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is US 24 over Hoagland Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does US 24 over Hoagland Ditch carry?

About 2,855 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 24 over Hoagland Ditch?

The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 24 over Hoagland Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.