US Bridges

Mt Pleasant Road over Pursifull Ditch

Fair

Jay County, Indiana · 0.7 Miles South of CR 400 · Structure no. 3800137

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
481
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt Pleasant Road over Pursifull Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mt Pleasant Road over Pursifull Ditch in Jay County, Indiana. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 481 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 592 by 2039. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesMt Pleasant Road
CrossesPursifull Ditch
Location0.7 Miles South of CR 400
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJay County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.37297, -85.04395
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic481 (2019)
Projected traffic592 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Mt Pleasant Road over Pursifull Ditch built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt Pleasant Road over Pursifull 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Mt Pleasant Road over Pursifull Ditch carry?

About 481 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mt Pleasant Road over Pursifull Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Mt Pleasant Road over Pursifull Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.