US Bridges

CR 950S over Branch of Conneley Ditch

FairPosted for load

Clay County, Indiana · 00.10 W of CR 125 W · Structure no. 1100262

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
119
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 950S over Branch of Conneley Ditch is a steel other carrying CR 950S over Branch of Conneley Ditch in Clay County, Indiana. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 119 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 950S
CrossesBranch of Conneley Ditch
Location00.10 W of CR 125 W
RouteCounty Highway 16
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.24922, -87.13904
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic119 (2022)
Projected traffic150 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 950S over Branch of Conneley Ditch built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 950S over Branch of 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 950S over Branch of Conneley Ditch carry?

About 119 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 950S over Branch of Conneley Ditch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CR 950S over Branch of Conneley Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.