US Bridges

CR 875 East over Two Mile Ditch

Good

Blackford County, Indiana · 00.30 N of JCT SR 26 · Structure no. 0500081

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 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 steel culvert carrying CR 875 East over Two Mile Ditch in Blackford County, Indiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 128 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 173 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 17 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
Location00.30 N of JCT SR 26
RouteCounty Highway 875
CountyBlackford County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.45574, -85.20661
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 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 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 875 East over Two Mile 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 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 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns CR 875 East over Two Mile Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.