Grist RD over Bechtold Ditch
GoodWabash County, Indiana · 00.20 E of Singer RD · Structure no. 8500171
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Grist RD over Bechtold Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Grist RD over Bechtold Ditch in Wabash 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 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 150 by 2034. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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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 Grist RD over Bechtold Ditch built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Grist RD over Bechtold 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Grist RD over Bechtold Ditch carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Grist RD over Bechtold Ditch?
The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Grist RD over Bechtold Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.