42nd Street over Steele Ditch
FairMarion County, Indiana · 00.33 E of German Church · Structure no. 4900176
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 605
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
42nd Street over Steele Ditch is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying 42nd Street over Steele Ditch in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 51 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 5 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 605 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 899 by 2039. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 31 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Steele Ditch built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is 42nd Street over Steele 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does 42nd Street over Steele Ditch carry?
About 605 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 42nd Street over Steele Ditch?
The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns 42nd Street over Steele Ditch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.