US Bridges

CR 875 East over Two Mile Ditch

Fair

Blackford County, Indiana · 00.80 N of JCT SR 26 · Structure no. 0500044

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
128
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 875 East over Two Mile Ditch is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying CR 875 East over Two Mile Ditch in Blackford County, Indiana. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 128 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 173 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 875 East
CrossesTwo Mile Ditch
Location00.80 N of JCT SR 26
RouteCounty Highway 875
CountyBlackford County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.46422, -85.20658
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic128 (2022)
Projected traffic173 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 875 East over Two Mile Ditch built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 875 East over Two Mile 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 875 East over Two Mile Ditch carry?

About 128 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 875 East over Two Mile Ditch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 875 East over Two Mile Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.