US Bridges

Mcdaniel RD over Thompson Ditch

Good

Vigo County, Indiana · 00.30 S Davis DR · Structure no. 8400351

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,744
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcdaniel RD over Thompson Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mcdaniel RD over Thompson Ditch in Vigo 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 3,744 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,122 by 2037. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMcdaniel RD
CrossesThompson Ditch
Location00.30 S Davis DR
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.42216, -87.39092
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.5 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.3 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.4 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,744 (2017)
Projected traffic5,122 by 2037
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Mcdaniel RD over Thompson Ditch built?

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

What condition is Mcdaniel RD over Thompson 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Mcdaniel RD over Thompson Ditch carry?

About 3,744 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Mcdaniel RD over Thompson Ditch?

The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.4 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Mcdaniel RD over Thompson Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.