US Bridges

Hall RD over Branch of Lake Ditch

Good

Morgan County, Indiana · 01.01 S of W Main ST · Structure no. 5500077

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,130
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hall RD over Branch of Lake Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hall RD over Branch of Lake Ditch in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 2,130 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,730 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesHall RD
CrossesBranch of Lake Ditch
Location01.01 S of W Main ST
RouteCounty Highway 153
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.56465, -86.54062
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,130 (2023)
Projected traffic3,730 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Hall RD over Branch of Lake Ditch built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hall RD over Branch of Lake 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Hall RD over Branch of Lake Ditch carry?

About 2,130 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hall RD over Branch of Lake Ditch?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Hall RD over Branch of Lake Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.