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CR 800E over Williams Ditch

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Cass County, Indiana · 00.20 S of Logansport RD · Structure no. 0900167

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 800E over Williams Ditch is a steel culvert carrying CR 800E over Williams Ditch in Cass County, Indiana. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 800E
CrossesWilliams Ditch
Location00.20 S of Logansport RD
RouteCounty Highway 29
CountyCass County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.75518, -86.22302
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating80.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic40 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 800E over Williams Ditch built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 800E over Williams 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 800E over Williams Ditch carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 800E over Williams Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns CR 800E over Williams Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.