US Bridges

Mcclure RD over Lake Ditch

Good

Morgan County, Indiana · 00.29 E of S 1025 E · Structure no. 5500091

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
190
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcclure RD over Lake Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mcclure RD over Lake Ditch in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2043. The structure is 108 ft (33 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMcclure RD
CrossesLake Ditch
Location00.29 E of S 1025 E
RouteCounty Highway 26
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.53584, -86.65995
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (33 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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 Lake Ditch built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

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

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

How long is Mcclure RD over Lake Ditch?

The structure is 108 ft (33 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Mcclure RD over Lake Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.