US Bridges

Greenville Pk over Elson Ditch

Fair

Randolph County, Indiana · 00.78 MI E of SR 227 · Structure no. 6800152

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
705
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greenville Pk over Elson Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Greenville Pk over Elson Ditch in Randolph County, Indiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 705 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 864 by 2036. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesGreenville Pk
CrossesElson Ditch
Location00.78 MI E of SR 227
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.10877, -84.81364
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic705 (2016)
Projected traffic864 by 2036
Trucks10%
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 Greenville Pk over Elson Ditch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greenville Pk over Elson 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Greenville Pk over Elson Ditch carry?

About 705 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Greenville Pk over Elson Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Greenville Pk over Elson Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.