US Bridges

CR 1100 South over Brewster Ditch

Fair

Adams County, Indiana · 0.50 Miles W of CR 400 E · Structure no. 0100155

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
601
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1100 South over Brewster Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 1100 South over Brewster Ditch in Adams County, Indiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 601 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 804 by 2042. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 1100 South
CrossesBrewster Ditch
Location0.50 Miles W of CR 400 E
RouteCounty Highway 1100
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.58601, -84.86919
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic601 (2022)
Projected traffic804 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 1100 South over Brewster Ditch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1100 South over Brewster 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 1100 South over Brewster Ditch carry?

About 601 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 1100 South over Brewster Ditch?

The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1100 South over Brewster Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.