Third Street over Mcpherrens Ditch
FairHuntington County, Indiana · 0.01 MI W of Main ST · Structure no. 3500104
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 315
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Third Street over Mcpherrens Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Third Street over Mcpherrens Ditch in Huntington County, Indiana. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 6 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 315 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 472 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Third Street over Mcpherrens Ditch built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Third Street over Mcpherrens 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Third Street over Mcpherrens Ditch carry?
About 315 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Third Street over Mcpherrens Ditch?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns Third Street over Mcpherrens Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.