N Thorn Road over Jesse Mckesson Ditch
GoodMarshall County, Indiana · 00.70 N of 1st Road · Structure no. 5000008
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
N Thorn Road over Jesse Mckesson Ditch is a wood or timber slab carrying N Thorn Road over Jesse Mckesson Ditch in Marshall County, Indiana. It was built in 1986, 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N Thorn Road over Jesse Mckesson Ditch built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is N Thorn Road over Jesse Mckesson 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does N Thorn Road over Jesse Mckesson Ditch carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is N Thorn Road over Jesse Mckesson Ditch?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns N Thorn Road over Jesse Mckesson Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.