US Bridges

CR 850E over Owens Ditch

Fair

Benton County, Indiana · 00.40 S of CR 200 N · Structure no. 0400047

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 850E over Owens Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 850E over Owens Ditch in Benton County, Indiana. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2033. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 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 850E
CrossesOwens Ditch
Location00.40 S of CR 200 N
RouteCounty Highway 850
CountyBenton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.62888, -87.16813
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2013)
Projected traffic250 by 2033
Trucks10%
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 850E over Owens Ditch built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 850E over Owens 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 850E over Owens Ditch carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 850E over Owens Ditch?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 850E over Owens Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.