US Bridges

CR 1600N over Weaver Ditch

GoodPosted for load

Daviess County, Indiana · 00.36 E of CR 600 E · Structure no. 1400006

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
135
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1600N over Weaver Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 1600N over Weaver Ditch in Daviess County, Indiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 135 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2033. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1600N
CrossesWeaver Ditch
Location00.36 E of CR 600 E
RouteCounty Highway 76
CountyDaviess County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.88842, -87.04809
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (2013)
Projected traffic177 by 2033
Trucks10%
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 1600N over Weaver Ditch built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1600N over Weaver 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 1600N over Weaver Ditch carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 1600N over Weaver Ditch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1600N over Weaver Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.