US Bridges

CR 800 East over Branch of Slocum Ditch

Fair

Blackford County, Indiana · 00.30 NE of 400 N · Structure no. 0500056

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
83
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 800 East over Branch of Slocum Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 800 East over Branch of Slocum Ditch in Blackford 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 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 83 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2031. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 800 East
CrossesBranch of Slocum Ditch
Location00.30 NE of 400 N
RouteCounty Highway 800
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.51175, -85.22071
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.9 US tons
Inventory rating57.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic83 (2011)
Projected traffic112 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 800 East over Branch of Slocum Ditch built?

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

What condition is CR 800 East over Branch of Slocum 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 800 East over Branch of Slocum Ditch carry?

About 83 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 800 East over Branch of Slocum Ditch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 800 East over Branch of Slocum Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.