US Bridges

SR 331 over Dausman Ditch

Fair

Marshall County, Indiana · 04.88 N US 30 · Structure no. 031440

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,152
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 331 over Dausman Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 331 over Dausman Ditch in Marshall County, Indiana. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 41 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 3,152 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,417 by 2026. The structure is 104 ft (31.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 331
CrossesDausman Ditch
Location04.88 N US 30
RouteState Highway 331
CountyMarshall County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.3826, -86.11711
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,152 (2016)
Projected traffic6,417 by 2026
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 331 over Dausman Ditch built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is SR 331 over Dausman 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 331 over Dausman Ditch carry?

About 3,152 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 331 over Dausman Ditch?

The structure is 104 ft (31.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 331 over Dausman Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.