US Bridges

Hurshtown RD over A a Jackson #2 Ditch

Fair

Allen County, Indiana · 00.30 E Killian Road · Structure no. 0200010

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hurshtown RD over A a Jackson #2 Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hurshtown RD over A a Jackson #2 Ditch in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 194 by 2038. The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHurshtown RD
CrossesA a Jackson #2 Ditch
Location00.30 E Killian Road
RouteCounty Highway 314
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.2412, -84.83904
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (19 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2018)
Projected traffic194 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Hurshtown RD over A a Jackson #2 Ditch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hurshtown RD over A a Jackson #2 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Hurshtown RD over A a Jackson #2 Ditch carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hurshtown RD over A a Jackson #2 Ditch?

The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Hurshtown RD over A a Jackson #2 Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.