US Bridges

Bunnell Road over Blinn Ditch

Good

Clinton County, Indiana · 0.10 W of SR 38 · Structure no. 1200173

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
71 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
990
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bunnell Road over Blinn Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Bunnell Road over Blinn Ditch in Clinton County, Indiana. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 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 990 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,440 by 2032. The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBunnell Road
CrossesBlinn Ditch
Location0.10 W of SR 38
RouteCounty Highway 200
CountyClinton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.29852, -86.53611
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length71 ft (21.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic990 (2012)
Projected traffic1,440 by 2032
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Bunnell Road over Blinn Ditch built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bunnell Road over Blinn 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does Bunnell Road over Blinn Ditch carry?

About 990 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Bunnell Road over Blinn Ditch?

The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Bunnell Road over Blinn Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.