Center Street over Armey Ditch
PoorMarshall County, Indiana · 00.01 N of Water Street · Structure no. 5000006
- Built
- 1905
- 120 years old, rebuilt 1969
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,250
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Center Street over Armey Ditch is a masonry arch - deck carrying Center Street over Armey Ditch in Marshall County, Indiana. It was built in 1905 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 120 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,125 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Center Street over Armey Ditch built?
It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.
What condition is Center Street over Armey Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Center Street over Armey Ditch carry?
About 1,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Center Street over Armey Ditch?
The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Center Street over Armey Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.