Chalmers Road over Snow Ditch
FairWhite County, Indiana · 00.08 W Freeman Road · Structure no. 9100202
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 600
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Chalmers Road over Snow Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Chalmers Road over Snow Ditch in White County, Indiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Chalmers Road over Snow Ditch built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Chalmers Road over Snow 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Chalmers Road over Snow Ditch carry?
About 600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Chalmers Road over Snow Ditch?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Chalmers Road over Snow Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.