US Bridges

CR 900 North over Reinhart Ditch

Fair

Adams County, Indiana · 0.20 Miles E of CR 500 W · Structure no. 0100028

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
568
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 900 North over Reinhart Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 900 North over Reinhart Ditch in Adams County, Indiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 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 568 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 760 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 900 North
CrossesReinhart Ditch
Location0.20 Miles E of CR 500 W
RouteCounty Highway 78
CountyAdams County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.87534, -85.0308
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating33.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic568 (2022)
Projected traffic760 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 900 North over Reinhart Ditch built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 900 North over Reinhart 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 900 North over Reinhart Ditch carry?

About 568 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 900 North over Reinhart Ditch?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 900 North over Reinhart Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.