US Bridges

Meridian RD over Wattles Ditch

Fair

Benton County, Indiana · 00.50 N of CR 300 S · Structure no. 0400097

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
529
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meridian RD over Wattles Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Meridian RD over Wattles Ditch in Benton County, Indiana. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 65 years old, older 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 529 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 706 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMeridian RD
CrossesWattles Ditch
Location00.50 N of CR 300 S
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBenton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.57032, -87.32335
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.2 US tons
Inventory rating53.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic529 (2022)
Projected traffic706 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 Meridian RD over Wattles Ditch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Meridian RD over Wattles 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 2023.

How much traffic does Meridian RD over Wattles Ditch carry?

About 529 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Meridian RD over Wattles Ditch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Meridian RD over Wattles Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.