US Bridges

CR 900S over Conneley Ditch

FairPosted for load

Clay County, Indiana · 00.50 W of CR 175 W · Structure no. 1100174

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 900S over Conneley Ditch is a steel other carrying CR 900S over Conneley Ditch in Clay County, Indiana. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 125 years old, older 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 other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 12 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 900S
CrossesConneley Ditch
Location00.50 W of CR 175 W
RouteCounty Highway 140
CountyClay County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.25673, -87.15217
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12 (2022)
Projected traffic15 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 900S over Conneley Ditch built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is CR 900S 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 900S over Conneley Ditch carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 900S over Conneley Ditch?

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 900S over Conneley Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.