US Bridges

CR 000 Ew over Upper Weber Ditch

Good

Adams County, Indiana · 0.80 Miles N of CR 1000 N · Structure no. 0100005

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
550
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 000 Ew over Upper Weber Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 000 Ew over Upper Weber Ditch in Adams County, Indiana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 736 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 000 Ew
CrossesUpper Weber Ditch
Location0.80 Miles N of CR 1000 N
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.90184, -84.93849
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.7 US tons
Inventory rating40.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2022)
Projected traffic736 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 000 Ew over Upper Weber Ditch built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 000 Ew over Upper Weber 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 CR 000 Ew over Upper Weber Ditch carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 000 Ew over Upper Weber Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 000 Ew over Upper Weber Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.