US Bridges

Old Railroad RD over Sedwick Ditch

Good

Morgan County, Indiana · 01.11 E of Mahalasville R · Structure no. 5500175

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Railroad RD over Sedwick Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Railroad RD over Sedwick Ditch in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesOld Railroad RD
CrossesSedwick Ditch
Location01.11 E of Mahalasville R
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.36291, -86.34192
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating64.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2023)
Projected traffic210 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 Old Railroad RD over Sedwick Ditch built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Railroad RD over Sedwick 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 Old Railroad RD over Sedwick Ditch carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old Railroad RD over Sedwick Ditch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Old Railroad RD over Sedwick Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.