US Bridges

CR 750S over Branch of Conneley Ditch

PoorPosted for load

Clay County, Indiana · 00.20 W of CR 100 W · Structure no. 1100162

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
191
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 750S over Branch of Conneley Ditch is a steel other carrying CR 750S over Branch of Conneley Ditch in Clay County, Indiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 191 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 255 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCR 750S
CrossesBranch of Conneley Ditch
Location00.20 W of CR 100 W
RouteCity Street 20
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.2781, -87.13129
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating71.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic191 (2022)
Projected traffic255 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 750S over Branch of Conneley Ditch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 750S over Branch of Conneley Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 750S over Branch of Conneley Ditch carry?

About 191 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 750S over Branch of Conneley Ditch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 750S over Branch of Conneley Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.