US Bridges

Plymouth-Goshen TR over Elmer Seltenright Ditch

Fair

Marshall County, Indiana · 00.10 E of SR 17 · Structure no. 5000057

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,525
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plymouth-Goshen TR over Elmer Seltenright Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Plymouth-Goshen TR over Elmer Seltenright Ditch in Marshall County, Indiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 2,525 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,125 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesPlymouth-Goshen TR
CrossesElmer Seltenright Ditch
Location00.10 E of SR 17
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarshall County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.35753, -86.30871
Functional classUrban 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.5 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,525 (2022)
Projected traffic4,125 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Elmer Seltenright Ditch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Plymouth-Goshen TR 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 Plymouth-Goshen TR over Elmer Seltenright Ditch carry?

About 2,525 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Plymouth-Goshen TR over Elmer Seltenright Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Plymouth-Goshen TR over Elmer Seltenright Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.