South Union Road over Harry Cool Ditch
GoodMarshall County, Indiana · 00.20 S of W 12th Road · Structure no. 5000056
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Union Road over Harry Cool Ditch is a wood or timber slab carrying South Union Road over Harry Cool 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (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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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South Union Road over Harry Cool Ditch built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is South Union Road over Harry Cool Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does South Union Road over Harry Cool Ditch carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is South Union Road over Harry Cool Ditch?
The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns South Union Road over Harry Cool Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.