US Bridges

College Corner RD over Gephart Ditch

Fair

Wayne County, Indiana · 00.20 W of Mcminn RD · Structure no. 8900049

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,132
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

College Corner RD over Gephart Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying College Corner 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 5 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 1,132 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,526 by 2036. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCollege Corner RD
CrossesGephart Ditch
Location00.20 W of Mcminn RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWayne County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.83079, -85.00771
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,132 (2016)
Projected traffic1,526 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$701,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was College Corner RD over Gephart Ditch built?

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

What condition is College Corner 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 College Corner RD over Gephart Ditch carry?

About 1,132 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is College Corner RD over Gephart Ditch?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns College Corner RD over Gephart Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.