US Bridges

Center Street over Fredricks Ditch

Good

Cass County, Indiana · 00.10 E of 700W · Structure no. 0900153

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
390
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Center Street over Fredricks Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Center Street over Fredricks Ditch in Cass County, Indiana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 390 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCenter Street
CrossesFredricks Ditch
Location00.10 E of 700W
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.86132, -86.50615
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2023)
Projected traffic510 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Center Street over Fredricks Ditch built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Center Street over Fredricks 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Center Street over Fredricks Ditch carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Center Street over Fredricks Ditch?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Center Street over Fredricks Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.