US Bridges

Seminary Street over Mcpherrens Ditch

Good

Huntington County, Indiana · 0.5 MI N of Vine ST · Structure no. 3500106

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
315
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Seminary Street over Mcpherrens Ditch is a concrete slab carrying Seminary Street over Mcpherrens Ditch in Huntington County, Indiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 315 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 472 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSeminary Street
CrossesMcpherrens Ditch
Location0.5 MI N of Vine ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.96498, -85.37525
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic315 (2021)
Projected traffic472 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Seminary Street over Mcpherrens Ditch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Seminary Street over Mcpherrens 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Seminary Street over Mcpherrens Ditch carry?

About 315 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Seminary Street over Mcpherrens Ditch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Seminary Street over Mcpherrens Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.