US Bridges

CR 650 West over Lambert #1 Ditch

Good

Adams County, Indiana · 0.40 Miles N of CR 1000 N · Structure no. 0100010

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
56 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 650 West over Lambert #1 Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 650 West over Lambert #1 Ditch in Adams County, Indiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 148 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 650 West
CrossesLambert #1 Ditch
Location0.40 Miles N of CR 1000 N
RouteCounty Highway 650
CountyAdams County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.8949, -85.06385
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2022)
Projected traffic148 by 2042
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 CR 650 West over Lambert #1 Ditch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 650 West over Lambert #1 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 650 West over Lambert #1 Ditch carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 650 West over Lambert #1 Ditch?

The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 650 West over Lambert #1 Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.