US Bridges

SR 10 over Clarence Baker Ditch

Fair

Marshall County, Indiana · 00.60 E SR 331 · Structure no. 003020

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,061
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 10 over Clarence Baker Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 10 over Clarence Baker Ditch in Marshall County, Indiana. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 1,061 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,855 by 2030. The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 10
CrossesClarence Baker Ditch
Location00.60 E SR 331
RouteState Highway 10
CountyMarshall County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.2453, -86.10417
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,061 (2020)
Projected traffic1,855 by 2030
Trucks17%
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 10 over Clarence Baker Ditch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is SR 10 over Clarence Baker 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 10 over Clarence Baker Ditch carry?

About 1,061 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 10 over Clarence Baker Ditch?

The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 10 over Clarence Baker Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.