US Bridges

Jerkwater RD over Mckinzie Ditch

Good

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.46 N of W 261st ST · Structure no. 2900454

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
640
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jerkwater RD over Mckinzie Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Jerkwater RD over Mckinzie Ditch in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 640 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,040 by 2039. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesJerkwater RD
CrossesMckinzie Ditch
Location00.46 N of W 261st ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.17268, -86.22335
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic640 (2019)
Projected traffic1,040 by 2039
Trucks2%
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

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 Jerkwater RD over Mckinzie Ditch built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jerkwater RD over Mckinzie 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Jerkwater RD over Mckinzie Ditch carry?

About 640 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Jerkwater RD over Mckinzie Ditch?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Jerkwater RD over Mckinzie Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.