US Bridges

North Grape Road over East Bunch Ditch

Fair

Marshall County, Indiana · 00.30 S of E 3rd Road · Structure no. 5000045

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Grape Road over East Bunch Ditch is a wood or timber slab carrying North Grape Road over East Bunch Ditch in Marshall County, Indiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Grape Road
CrossesEast Bunch Ditch
Location00.30 S of E 3rd Road
RouteCounty Highway 319
CountyMarshall County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.43076, -86.18023
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.8 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2022)
Projected traffic200 by 2042
Trucks10%
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 North Grape Road over East Bunch Ditch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Grape Road over East 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 North Grape Road over East Bunch Ditch carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is North Grape Road over East Bunch Ditch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns North Grape Road over East Bunch Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.