SR 9 over Gangwer Ditch
GoodWhitley County, Indiana · 02.59 N SR 14 · Structure no. 002760
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 103 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,900
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 9 over Gangwer Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 9 over Gangwer Ditch in Whitley County, Indiana. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 41 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 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,041 by 2033. The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 9 over Gangwer Ditch built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is SR 9 over Gangwer 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does SR 9 over Gangwer Ditch carry?
About 5,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SR 9 over Gangwer Ditch?
The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns SR 9 over Gangwer Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.