US Bridges

Mchague RD over Branch of Mcmillan Ditch

Fair

Jackson County, Indiana · 00.67 N of SR 235 · Structure no. 3600152

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mchague RD over Branch of Mcmillan Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mchague RD over Branch of Mcmillan Ditch in Jackson County, Indiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMchague RD
CrossesBranch of Mcmillan Ditch
Location00.67 N of SR 235
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJackson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.8626, -86.17087
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2013)
Projected traffic85 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Mchague RD over Branch of Mcmillan Ditch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mchague RD over Branch of Mcmillan 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Mchague RD over Branch of Mcmillan Ditch carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mchague RD over Branch of Mcmillan Ditch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Mchague RD over Branch of Mcmillan Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.