West 4A Road over Elmer Seltenright Ditch
FairMarshall County, Indiana · 00.20 W of N Lilac Road · Structure no. 5000031
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
West 4A Road over Elmer Seltenright Ditch is a wood or timber slab carrying West 4A Road over Elmer Seltenright Ditch in Marshall County, Indiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 775 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 26 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West 4A Road over Elmer Seltenright Ditch built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is West 4A Road over Elmer Seltenright 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 4A Road over Elmer Seltenright Ditch carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is West 4A Road over Elmer Seltenright Ditch?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns West 4A Road over Elmer Seltenright Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.