US Bridges

US 231 over Hoagland Ditch

Fair

White County, Indiana · 04.13 N I-65 S JCT · Structure no. 029430

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,450
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 231 over Hoagland Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 231 over Hoagland Ditch in White County, Indiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 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 1,450 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,043 by 2030. The structure is 83 ft (25.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 231
CrossesHoagland Ditch
Location04.13 N I-65 S JCT
RouteU.S. Route 231
CountyWhite County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.72829, -87.04114
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,450 (2021)
Projected traffic3,043 by 2030
Trucks12%
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 US 231 over Hoagland Ditch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 231 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 231 over Hoagland Ditch carry?

About 1,450 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 231 over Hoagland Ditch?

The structure is 83 ft (25.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US 231 over Hoagland Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.