US Bridges

Franklin RD over Miller Ditch

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 00.40 N of Southeastern a · Structure no. 4900390

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,730
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Franklin RD over Miller Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Franklin RD over Miller Ditch in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2022, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,730 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,737 by 2039. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesFranklin RD
CrossesMiller Ditch
Location00.40 N of Southeastern a
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.71525, -86.01784
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating61.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,730 (2022)
Projected traffic3,737 by 2039
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Franklin RD over Miller Ditch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Franklin RD over Miller 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 Franklin RD over Miller Ditch carry?

About 2,730 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Franklin RD over Miller Ditch?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Franklin RD over Miller Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.