US Bridges

Meridian Road over Mary Weber Ditch

Good

Hancock County, Indiana · 00.07 S of CR 200 S · Structure no. 3000724

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,320
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meridian Road over Mary Weber Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Meridian Road over Mary Weber Ditch in Hancock County, Indiana. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 1,320 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,380 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesMeridian Road
CrossesMary Weber Ditch
Location00.07 S of CR 200 S
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHancock County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.75659, -85.80124
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,320 (2022)
Projected traffic2,380 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Meridian Road over Mary Weber Ditch built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meridian Road over Mary Weber 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 Meridian Road over Mary Weber Ditch carry?

About 1,320 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Meridian Road over Mary Weber Ditch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Meridian Road over Mary Weber Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.