US Bridges

West 2B Road over Sherman Emmons Ditch

Fair

Marshall County, Indiana · 00.20 W of Rose Road · Structure no. 5000017

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West 2B Road over Sherman Emmons Ditch is a wood or timber slab carrying West 2B Road over Sherman Emmons 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 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 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWest 2B Road
CrossesSherman Emmons Ditch
Location00.20 W of Rose Road
RouteCounty Highway 278
CountyMarshall County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.44099, -86.40032
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic150 by 2044
Trucks7%
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 West 2B Road over Sherman Emmons Ditch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is West 2B Road over Sherman Emmons 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 West 2B Road over Sherman Emmons Ditch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is West 2B Road over Sherman Emmons Ditch?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns West 2B Road over Sherman Emmons Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.