N Cedar Road over Dausman Ditch
FairMarshall County, Indiana · 00.80 N of E. 8th Road · Structure no. 5000074
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1970
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
N Cedar Road over Dausman Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying N Cedar Road over Dausman Ditch in Marshall County, Indiana. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 105 years old, older 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 5 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2040. The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long and 24 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N Cedar Road over Dausman Ditch built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.
What condition is N Cedar Road over Dausman 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 N Cedar Road over Dausman Ditch carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is N Cedar Road over Dausman Ditch?
The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns N Cedar Road over Dausman Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.