US Bridges

SR 114 over Lines Ditch

Fair

Whitley County, Indiana · 02.88 W SR 105 · Structure no. 025720

Built
1990
35 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,644
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 114 over Lines Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 114 over Lines Ditch in Whitley County, Indiana. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 35 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 3,644 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,334 by 2030. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR 114
CrossesLines Ditch
Location02.88 W SR 105
RouteState Highway 114
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.00194, -85.6796
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.7 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,644 (2019)
Projected traffic5,334 by 2030
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 114 over Lines Ditch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is SR 114 over Lines 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 114 over Lines Ditch carry?

About 3,644 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 114 over Lines Ditch?

The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 114 over Lines Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.