US Bridges

SR 116 over Markley Ditch

Good

Wells County, Indiana · 00.97 E SR 1 · Structure no. 025750

Built
1995
30 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,130
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 116 over Markley Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 116 over Markley Ditch in Wells County, Indiana. It was built in 1995 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 30 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 2,130 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,380 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 116
CrossesMarkley Ditch
Location00.97 E SR 1
RouteState Highway 116
CountyWells County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.72104, -85.15069
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,130 (2023)
Projected traffic2,380 by 2043
Trucks6%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 116 over Markley Ditch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is SR 116 over Markley 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 116 over Markley Ditch carry?

About 2,130 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 116 over Markley Ditch?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 116 over Markley Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.