Fir Road over Brock Ditch
GoodMarshall County, Indiana · 00.70 N of 8th Road · Structure no. 5000124
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fir Road over Brock Ditch is a wood or timber slab carrying Fir Road over Brock Ditch in Marshall County, Indiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,650 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 Fir Road over Brock Ditch built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fir Road over Brock 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 Fir Road over Brock Ditch carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Fir Road over Brock Ditch?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Fir Road over Brock Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.