Marietta Road over Howell Ditch
GoodShelby County, Indiana · 00.35 S of CR 400 S · Structure no. 7300089
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 62 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Marietta Road over Howell Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Marietta Road over Howell Ditch in Shelby County, Indiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2041. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Marietta Road over Howell Ditch built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Marietta Road over Howell 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Marietta Road over Howell Ditch carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Marietta Road over Howell Ditch?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Marietta Road over Howell Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.