US Bridges

N Rose Road over Jesse Mckesson Ditch

Fair

Marshall County, Indiana · 00.80 N of 1st Road · Structure no. 5000011

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Rose Road over Jesse Mckesson Ditch is a wood or timber slab carrying N Rose Road over Jesse Mckesson Ditch in Marshall County, Indiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesN Rose Road
CrossesJesse Mckesson Ditch
Location00.80 N of 1st Road
RouteCounty Highway 271
CountyMarshall County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.47462, -86.39699
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic150 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 N Rose Road over Jesse Mckesson Ditch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Rose Road 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 Rose Road over Jesse Mckesson Ditch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N Rose Road over Jesse Mckesson Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns N Rose Road over Jesse Mckesson Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.