US Bridges

SR 43 over Dieter Ditch

Good

White County, Indiana · 01.91 S US 24 · Structure no. 016290

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,867
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 43 over Dieter Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 43 over Dieter Ditch in White County, Indiana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 6,867 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,509 by 2030. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 43
CrossesDieter Ditch
Location01.91 S US 24
RouteState Highway 43
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.72184, -86.8725
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,867 (2004)
Projected traffic9,509 by 2030
Trucks14%
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 SR 43 over Dieter Ditch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 43 over Dieter 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 43 over Dieter Ditch carry?

About 6,867 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 43 over Dieter Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m).

Who owns SR 43 over Dieter Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.