US Bridges

CR 650 West over Werling Joint Ditch

Fair

Adams County, Indiana · 0.20 Miles N of CR 900 N · Structure no. 0100012

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 650 West over Werling Joint Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 650 West over Werling Joint Ditch in Adams County, Indiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 6 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 148 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 650 West
CrossesWerling Joint Ditch
Location0.20 Miles N of CR 900 N
RouteCounty Highway 101
CountyAdams County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.87857, -85.06355
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 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 closed0.6 mi (1 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 Werling Joint Ditch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 650 West over Werling Joint 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 650 West over Werling Joint Ditch carry?

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

How long is CR 650 West over Werling Joint Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 650 West over Werling Joint Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.