US Bridges

Maple RD over Elmer Seltenright Ditch

Fair

Marshall County, Indiana · 00.11 S 2C RD · Structure no. 5000149

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maple RD over Elmer Seltenright Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Maple RD over Elmer Seltenright Ditch in Marshall County, Indiana. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger 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 6 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMaple RD
CrossesElmer Seltenright Ditch
Location00.11 S 2C RD
RouteCounty Highway 751
CountyMarshall County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.43678, -86.29289
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic300 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 Maple RD over Elmer Seltenright Ditch built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maple RD over Elmer Seltenright 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 Maple RD over Elmer Seltenright Ditch carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Maple RD over Elmer Seltenright Ditch?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Maple RD over Elmer Seltenright Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.