US Bridges

Tamarack Road over Jesse Mckesson Ditch

Good

Marshall County, Indiana · 00.40 N of W 1st Road · Structure no. 5000130

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
875
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tamarack Road over Jesse Mckesson Ditch is a wood or timber slab carrying Tamarack Road over Jesse Mckesson Ditch in Marshall County, Indiana. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 875 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,350 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTamarack Road
CrossesJesse Mckesson Ditch
Location00.40 N of W 1st Road
RouteCounty Highway 13
CountyMarshall County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.46858, -86.42558
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic875 (2022)
Projected traffic1,350 by 2042
Trucks7%
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 Tamarack Road over Jesse Mckesson Ditch built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tamarack Road over Jesse Mckesson 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 Tamarack Road over Jesse Mckesson Ditch carry?

About 875 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Tamarack Road over Jesse Mckesson Ditch?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Tamarack Road over Jesse Mckesson Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.