US Bridges

SR 10 over Mcgaffey Ditch

Good

Starke County, Indiana · 00.40 E SR 23 · Structure no. 076744

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,295
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 10 over Mcgaffey Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 10 over Mcgaffey Ditch in Starke County, Indiana. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 1,295 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2028. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 10
CrossesMcgaffey Ditch
Location00.40 E SR 23
RouteState Highway 10
CountyStarke County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.22969, -86.51709
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,295 (2020)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2028
Trucks7%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 10 over Mcgaffey Ditch built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 10 over Mcgaffey 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 10 over Mcgaffey Ditch carry?

About 1,295 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 10 over Mcgaffey Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 10 over Mcgaffey Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.