US Bridges

Veterans Parkway over Elmer Seltenright Ditch

Good

Marshall County, Indiana · 00.25 E of Michigan RD · Structure no. 5000148

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,350
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Veterans Parkway over Elmer Seltenright Ditch is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Veterans Parkway over Elmer Seltenright Ditch in Marshall County, Indiana. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 18,350 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,375 by 2044. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesVeterans Parkway
CrossesElmer Seltenright Ditch
Location00.25 E of Michigan RD
RouteCounty Highway 759
CountyMarshall County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.37303, -86.30936
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.2 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,350 (2024)
Projected traffic22,375 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Veterans Parkway over Elmer Seltenright Ditch built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Veterans Parkway over Elmer Seltenright 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 Veterans Parkway over Elmer Seltenright Ditch carry?

About 18,350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Veterans Parkway over Elmer Seltenright Ditch?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Veterans Parkway over Elmer Seltenright Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.