US Bridges

Bass RD over Durnell Ditch

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Allen County, Indiana · 01.59 E Scott RD · Structure no. 0200480

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
502 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
7,300
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bass RD over Durnell Ditch is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bass RD over Durnell Ditch in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,600 by 2040. The structure is 502 ft (153 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBass RD
CrossesDurnell Ditch
Location01.59 E Scott RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.08904, -85.24467
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable 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 rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHL 93
Structure length502 ft (153 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,300 (2024)
Projected traffic12,600 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Bass RD over Durnell Ditch built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bass RD over Durnell 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Bass RD over Durnell Ditch carry?

About 7,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Bass RD over Durnell Ditch?

The structure is 502 ft (153 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Bass RD over Durnell Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.