US Bridges

CR 750S over Conneley Ditch

FairPosted for load

Clay County, Indiana · 00.20 E of 250 W · Structure no. 1100163

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
157
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 750S over Conneley Ditch is a steel other carrying CR 750S over Conneley Ditch in Clay County, Indiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 157 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 209 by 2042. The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 750S
CrossesConneley Ditch
Location00.20 E of 250 W
RouteCounty Highway 20
CountyClay County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.27854, -87.15358
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.6 US tons
Inventory rating20.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length83 ft (25.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic157 (2022)
Projected traffic209 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 750S over Conneley Ditch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 750S over Conneley Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

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

About 157 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 750S over Conneley Ditch?

The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 750S over Conneley Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.