US Bridges

Superior RD over State Ditch

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 00.25 E of Mann RD · Structure no. 4900371

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,435
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Superior RD over State Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Superior RD over State Ditch in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,435 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,274 by 2043. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSuperior RD
CrossesState Ditch
Location00.25 E of Mann RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.70048, -86.23628
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,435 (2023)
Projected traffic4,274 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Superior RD over State Ditch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Superior RD over State Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Superior RD over State Ditch carry?

About 2,435 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Superior RD over State Ditch?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Superior RD over State Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.