US Bridges

US 24 over Fraser Ditch

Fair

White County, Indiana · 00.71 W US 421 · Structure no. 005930

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,028
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 24 over Fraser Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 24 over Fraser Ditch in White County, Indiana. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 5 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 3,028 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,800 by 2030. The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 24
CrossesFraser Ditch
Location00.71 W US 421
RouteU.S. Route 24
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.74876, -86.88844
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,028 (2021)
Projected traffic7,800 by 2030
Trucks10%
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 Fraser Ditch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is US 24 over Fraser 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 24 over Fraser Ditch carry?

About 3,028 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 24 over Fraser Ditch?

The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 24 over Fraser Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.