US Bridges

CR 800 South over John Thomas Ditch

Fair

Adams County, Indiana · 0.10 Miles E of CR 650 W · Structure no. 0100118

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
122
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 800 South over John Thomas Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 800 South over John Thomas Ditch in Adams County, Indiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 122 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 164 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 800 South
CrossesJohn Thomas Ditch
Location0.10 Miles E of CR 650 W
RouteCounty Highway 800
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.62668, -85.05767
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating66.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic122 (2022)
Projected traffic164 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 800 South over John Thomas Ditch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 800 South over John Thomas 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 800 South over John Thomas Ditch carry?

About 122 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 800 South over John Thomas Ditch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 800 South over John Thomas Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.