US Bridges

CR 750S over Prudential Ditch

Good

Benton County, Indiana · 00.30 E of SR 352 · Structure no. 0400207

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
177
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 750S over Prudential Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 750S over Prudential Ditch in Benton County, Indiana. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 177 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2033. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 750S
CrossesPrudential Ditch
Location00.30 E of SR 352
RouteCounty Highway 750
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.49403, -87.50394
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic177 (2013)
Projected traffic220 by 2033
Trucks8%
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 750S over Prudential Ditch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 750S over Prudential Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does CR 750S over Prudential Ditch carry?

About 177 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 750S over Prudential Ditch?

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 750S over Prudential Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.