US Bridges

Becknell DR over Elmer Seltenright Ditch

Fair

Marshall County, Indiana · 0.10 E of Greenway Trails · Structure no. 5000150

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
750
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Becknell DR over Elmer Seltenright Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Becknell DR over Elmer Seltenright Ditch in Marshall County, Indiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesBecknell DR
CrossesElmer Seltenright Ditch
Location0.10 E of Greenway Trails
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarshall County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.35389, -86.30604
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2023)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Becknell DR over Elmer Seltenright Ditch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Becknell DR 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 Becknell DR over Elmer Seltenright Ditch carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Becknell DR over Elmer Seltenright Ditch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Becknell DR over Elmer Seltenright Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.