N Ule Trail over Jesse Mckesson Ditch
FairMarshall County, Indiana · 00.75 N of 1st Road · Structure no. 5000007
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1974
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
N Ule Trail over Jesse Mckesson Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying N Ule Trail over Jesse Mckesson Ditch in Marshall County, Indiana. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 90 years old, older 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 5 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2044. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N Ule Trail over Jesse Mckesson Ditch built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.
What condition is N Ule Trail over Jesse Mckesson 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does N Ule Trail over Jesse Mckesson Ditch carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is N Ule Trail over Jesse Mckesson Ditch?
The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns N Ule Trail over Jesse Mckesson Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.