US Bridges

CR 200E over Jesse Martin Ditch

Good

Cass County, Indiana · 00.31 N CR 650 S · Structure no. 0900159

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
530
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 200E over Jesse Martin Ditch is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying CR 200E over Jesse Martin Ditch in Cass County, Indiana. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 530 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 200E
CrossesJesse Martin Ditch
Location00.31 N CR 650 S
RouteCounty Highway 148
CountyCass County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.67546, -86.33587
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic530 (2023)
Projected traffic700 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 CR 200E over Jesse Martin Ditch built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 200E over Jesse Martin 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 CR 200E over Jesse Martin Ditch carry?

About 530 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 200E over Jesse Martin Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 200E over Jesse Martin Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.