US Bridges

CR 600 East over Staub Ditch

Fair

Adams County, Indiana · 0.10 Miles N of CR 1000 N · Structure no. 0100004

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
68
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 600 East over Staub Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 600 East over Staub Ditch in Adams County, Indiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 68 vehicles a day, projected to reach 91 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 600 East
CrossesStaub Ditch
Location0.10 Miles N of CR 1000 N
RouteCounty Highway 600
CountyAdams County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.89307, -84.82359
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68 (2022)
Projected traffic91 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 CR 600 East over Staub Ditch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 600 East over Staub 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 600 East over Staub Ditch carry?

About 68 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CR 600 East over Staub Ditch?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 600 East over Staub Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.