42nd Street over Mitthoefer Ditch
PoorPosted for loadMarion County, Indiana · 00.30 W of Mitthoeffer RD · Structure no. 4900172
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 54 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25,044
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
42nd Street over Mitthoefer Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying 42nd Street over Mitthoefer Ditch in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 60 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 25,044 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,953 by 2043. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 42nd Street over Mitthoefer Ditch built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is 42nd Street over Mitthoefer Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does 42nd Street over Mitthoefer Ditch carry?
About 25,044 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 42nd Street over Mitthoefer Ditch?
The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns 42nd Street over Mitthoefer Ditch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.