Margaret Ave over Thompson Ditch
FairVigo County, Indiana · 00.30 E 25th ST · Structure no. 8400205
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 34 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,622
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Margaret Ave over Thompson Ditch is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Margaret Ave over Thompson Ditch in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 5,622 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,691 by 2037. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Margaret Ave over Thompson Ditch built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Margaret Ave over Thompson 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Margaret Ave over Thompson Ditch carry?
About 5,622 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Margaret Ave over Thompson Ditch?
The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m).
Who owns Margaret Ave over Thompson Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.