US Bridges

CR 325 W over Mcgary Ditch

Fair

Gibson County, Indiana · 00.20 N of SR 168 · Structure no. 2600170

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
410
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 325 W over Mcgary Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 325 W over Mcgary Ditch in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 5 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 410 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 570 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 325 W
CrossesMcgary Ditch
Location00.20 N of SR 168
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGibson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.25671, -87.62834
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating31.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2021)
Projected traffic570 by 2041
Trucks23%
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 CR 325 W over Mcgary Ditch built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 325 W over Mcgary 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 325 W over Mcgary Ditch carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is CR 325 W over Mcgary Ditch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 325 W over Mcgary Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.