US Bridges

Measel RD over Lake Ditch

FairPosted for load

Morgan County, Indiana · 00.45 N of Gore RD · Structure no. 5500088

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
190
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Measel RD over Lake Ditch is a steel truss - thru carrying Measel RD over Lake Ditch in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 190 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2043. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesMeasel RD
CrossesLake Ditch
Location00.45 N of Gore RD
RouteCounty Highway 95
CountyMorgan County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.54948, -86.61324
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating24.4 US tons
Inventory rating14.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2023)
Projected traffic330 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Measel RD over Lake Ditch built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Measel RD over Lake 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Measel RD over Lake Ditch carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Measel RD over Lake Ditch?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Measel RD over Lake Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.