US Bridges

N Union Road over Peter Sarber Ditch

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Marshall County, Indiana · 00.90 N of W 3B Road · Structure no. 5000157

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
193
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Union Road over Peter Sarber Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying N Union Road over Peter Sarber Ditch in Marshall County, Indiana. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 193 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2043. The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesN Union Road
CrossesPeter Sarber Ditch
Location00.90 N of W 3B Road
RouteCounty Highway 261
CountyMarshall County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.43906, -86.44441
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length74 ft (22.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic193 (2023)
Projected traffic270 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 N Union Road over Peter Sarber Ditch built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Union Road over Peter Sarber 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 N Union Road over Peter Sarber Ditch carry?

About 193 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N Union Road over Peter Sarber Ditch?

The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns N Union Road over Peter Sarber Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.