US Bridges

SR 106 over East Branch Bunch Ditch

Good

Marshall County, Indiana · 00.22 E US 6 · Structure no. 001738

Built
1986
39 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
239
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 106 over East Branch Bunch Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 106 over East Branch Bunch Ditch in Marshall County, Indiana. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 39 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 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 239 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,300 by 2039. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR 106
CrossesEast Branch Bunch Ditch
Location00.22 E US 6
RouteState Highway 106
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.44987, -86.20427
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic239 (2021)
Projected traffic2,300 by 2039
Trucks10%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 106 over East Branch Bunch Ditch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is SR 106 over East Branch Bunch 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 106 over East Branch Bunch Ditch carry?

About 239 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 106 over East Branch Bunch Ditch?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 106 over East Branch Bunch Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.