US Bridges

CR 800S over Branch of Brown Ditch

Fair

Benton County, Indiana · 00.60 E of SR 55 · Structure no. 0400096

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 800S over Branch of Brown Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 800S over Branch of Brown Ditch in Benton County, Indiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2033. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 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 800S
CrossesBranch of Brown Ditch
Location00.60 E of SR 55
RouteCounty Highway 800
CountyBenton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.49023, -87.24297
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.3 US tons
Inventory rating43.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2013)
Projected traffic80 by 2033
Trucks8%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$600,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 800S over Branch of Brown Ditch built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 800S over Branch of Brown 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 800S over Branch of Brown Ditch carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 800S over Branch of Brown Ditch?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 800S over Branch of Brown Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.