US Bridges

Mcclure RD over Branch of Lake Ditch

Fair

Morgan County, Indiana · 00.13 E of 1025 W · Structure no. 5500090

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
190
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcclure RD over Branch of Lake Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mcclure RD over Branch of Lake Ditch in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 90 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 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesMcclure RD
CrossesBranch of Lake Ditch
Location00.13 E of 1025 W
RouteCounty Highway 26
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.53576, -86.6156
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2023)
Projected traffic330 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 Mcclure RD over Branch of Lake Ditch built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Mcclure RD over Branch of 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 Mcclure RD over Branch of Lake Ditch carry?

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

How long is Mcclure RD over Branch of Lake Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Mcclure RD over Branch of Lake Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.