US Bridges

CR 200W over Seamons Ditch

Fair

Benton County, Indiana · 00.10 N of CR 475 S · Structure no. 0400112

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
33
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 200W over Seamons Ditch is a steel culvert carrying CR 200W over Seamons Ditch in Benton County, Indiana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 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 33 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 41 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 200W
CrossesSeamons Ditch
Location00.10 N of CR 475 S
RouteCounty Highway 200
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.5398, -87.35985
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating88.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33 (2013)
Projected traffic41 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 200W over Seamons Ditch built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 200W over Seamons 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 200W over Seamons Ditch carry?

About 33 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 200W over Seamons Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns CR 200W over Seamons Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.