US Bridges

CR 800 South over Ansberry Bird Ditch

Good

Cass County, Indiana · 00.25 W of CR 200 E · Structure no. 0900166

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 800 South over Ansberry Bird Ditch is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying CR 800 South over Ansberry Bird Ditch in Cass County, Indiana. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 800 South
CrossesAnsberry Bird Ditch
Location00.25 W of CR 200 E
RouteCounty Highway 20
CountyCass County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.64907, -86.33781
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating25.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2023)
Projected traffic170 by 2043
Trucks2%
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 800 South over Ansberry Bird Ditch built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 800 South over Ansberry Bird 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 800 South over Ansberry Bird Ditch carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 800 South over Ansberry Bird Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns CR 800 South over Ansberry Bird Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.