US Bridges

US 421 over Mosley Ditch

Good

Pulaski County, Indiana · 01.23 S SR 14 · Structure no. 032420

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,222
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 421 over Mosley Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 421 over Mosley Ditch in Pulaski County, Indiana. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 40 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 5,222 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,536 by 2030. The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesUS 421
CrossesMosley Ditch
Location01.23 S SR 14
RouteU.S. Route 421
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.00928, -86.89205
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,222 (2004)
Projected traffic8,536 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$340,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 421 over Mosley Ditch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is US 421 over Mosley 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 421 over Mosley Ditch carry?

About 5,222 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 421 over Mosley Ditch?

The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 421 over Mosley Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.