US Bridges

Plymouth-Goshen TR over East Bunch Ditch

Fair

Marshall County, Indiana · 00.10 SW of Miami Highway · Structure no. 5000047

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,175
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plymouth-Goshen TR over East Bunch Ditch is a wood or timber slab carrying Plymouth-Goshen TR 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 2,175 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,750 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPlymouth-Goshen TR
CrossesEast Bunch Ditch
Location00.10 SW of Miami Highway
RouteCounty Highway 63
CountyMarshall County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.44059, -86.19112
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,175 (2022)
Projected traffic3,750 by 2042
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 Plymouth-Goshen TR over East Bunch Ditch built?

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

What condition is Plymouth-Goshen TR 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 Plymouth-Goshen TR over East Bunch Ditch carry?

About 2,175 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Plymouth-Goshen TR over East Bunch Ditch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Plymouth-Goshen TR over East Bunch Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.