East 1st Road over West Bunch Ditch
FairMarshall County, Indiana · 00.10 E of Ironwood Road · Structure no. 5000034
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
East 1st Road over West Bunch Ditch is a wood or timber slab carrying East 1st Road over West Bunch Ditch in Marshall County, Indiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2042. 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 East 1st Road over West Bunch Ditch built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is East 1st Road over West Bunch 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 East 1st Road over West Bunch Ditch carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is East 1st Road over West Bunch 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 East 1st Road over West Bunch Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.