US Bridges

Mooresville RD over State Ditch

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.23 E of Mann RD · Structure no. 4900370

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,487
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mooresville RD over State Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mooresville RD over State Ditch in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 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 6,487 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,385 by 2043. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesMooresville RD
CrossesState Ditch
Location00.23 E of Mann RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.71291, -86.23433
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,487 (2023)
Projected traffic11,385 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Mooresville RD over State Ditch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Mooresville RD over State 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 Mooresville RD over State Ditch carry?

About 6,487 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mooresville RD over State Ditch?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Mooresville RD over State Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.