US Bridges

US 421 over Mcclamrock Ditch

Good

Clinton County, Indiana · 01.07 S SR 38 · Structure no. 032155

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,564
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 421 over Mcclamrock Ditch is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 421 over Mcclamrock Ditch in Clinton County, Indiana. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 52 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,564 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,470 by 2034. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 421
CrossesMcclamrock Ditch
Location01.07 S SR 38
RouteU.S. Route 421
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.17865, -86.35309
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating59.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,564 (2021)
Projected traffic5,470 by 2034
Trucks10%
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

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 US 421 over Mcclamrock Ditch built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is US 421 over Mcclamrock 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US 421 over Mcclamrock Ditch carry?

About 4,564 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 421 over Mcclamrock Ditch?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 421 over Mcclamrock Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.