US Bridges

Centerville RD over Gephart Ditch

Fair

Wayne County, Indiana · 00.20 N of Gates RD · Structure no. 8900042

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,468
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Centerville RD over Gephart Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Centerville RD over Gephart Ditch in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 3,468 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,675 by 2036. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCenterville RD
CrossesGephart Ditch
Location00.20 N of Gates RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWayne County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.84072, -84.99579
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,468 (2016)
Projected traffic4,675 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 Centerville RD over Gephart Ditch built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Centerville RD over Gephart 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Centerville RD over Gephart Ditch carry?

About 3,468 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Centerville RD over Gephart Ditch?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Centerville RD over Gephart Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.