US Bridges

SR 14 over Mishler Ditch

Fair

Whitley County, Indiana · 02.75 W SR 5 · Structure no. 003800

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,080
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 14 over Mishler Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 14 over Mishler Ditch in Whitley County, Indiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 2,080 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,387 by 2033. The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 14
CrossesMishler Ditch
Location02.75 W SR 5
RouteState Highway 14
CountyWhitley County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.07555, -85.676
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,080 (2020)
Projected traffic4,387 by 2033
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 SR 14 over Mishler Ditch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 14 over Mishler 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 14 over Mishler Ditch carry?

About 2,080 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 14 over Mishler Ditch?

The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 14 over Mishler Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.