US Bridges

US 421 over Hoagland Ditch

Good

White County, Indiana · 03.50 S SR 16 · Structure no. 032371

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,778
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 421 over Hoagland Ditch is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying US 421 over Hoagland Ditch in White County, Indiana. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,778 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,778 by 2042. The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 421
CrossesHoagland Ditch
Location03.50 S SR 16
RouteU.S. Route 421
CountyWhite County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.81728, -86.87628
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length97 ft (29.7 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,778 (2022)
Projected traffic4,778 by 2042
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 421 over Hoagland Ditch built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 421 over Hoagland 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 421 over Hoagland Ditch carry?

About 4,778 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 421 over Hoagland Ditch?

The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 421 over Hoagland Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.