US Bridges

South Linden Road over Warner Ditch

Good

Marshall County, Indiana · 00.10 S of E 19th Road · Structure no. 5000088

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Linden Road over Warner Ditch is a wood or timber slab carrying South Linden Road over Warner Ditch in Marshall County, Indiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSouth Linden Road
CrossesWarner Ditch
Location00.10 S of E 19th Road
RouteCounty Highway 47
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.20028, -86.2698
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2024)
Projected traffic400 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 South Linden Road over Warner Ditch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Linden Road over Warner 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 Linden Road over Warner Ditch carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is South Linden Road over Warner Ditch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns South Linden Road over Warner Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.