Alford RD over Mingle Ditch
GoodHancock County, Indiana · 00.02 N of E 1000 N · Structure no. 3000695
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 240
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Alford RD over Mingle Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Alford RD over Mingle Ditch in Hancock County, Indiana. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 470 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Alford RD over Mingle Ditch built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Alford RD over Mingle 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Alford RD over Mingle Ditch carry?
About 240 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Alford RD over Mingle Ditch?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Alford RD over Mingle Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.