Second Street over Mcpherrens Ditch
GoodHuntington County, Indiana · 0.2 MI W of US 24 · Structure no. 3500117
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 315
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Second Street over Mcpherrens Ditch is a wood or timber slab carrying Second Street over Mcpherrens Ditch in Huntington County, Indiana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Second Street over Mcpherrens Ditch built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is Second 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 Second Street over Mcpherrens Ditch carry?
About 315 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Second Street over Mcpherrens Ditch?
The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.
Who owns Second Street over Mcpherrens Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.