US Bridges

Clay ST over Seng Ditch

Good

Dubois County, Indiana · 00.10 E of Wernsing Rd. · Structure no. 1900010

Built
1995
30 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,811
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clay ST over Seng Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clay ST over Seng Ditch in Dubois County, Indiana. It was built in 1995 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 30 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,811 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,847 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesClay ST
CrossesSeng Ditch
Location00.10 E of Wernsing Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDubois County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.37958, -86.94162
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,811 (2016)
Projected traffic2,847 by 2032
Trucks14%
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 Clay ST over Seng Ditch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Clay ST over Seng 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 2024.

How much traffic does Clay ST over Seng Ditch carry?

About 1,811 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Clay ST over Seng Ditch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Clay ST over Seng Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.