US Bridges

CR 700E over Vertrees Ditch

FairPosted for load

Daviess County, Indiana · 00.25 N of CR 1550 N · Structure no. 1400009

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
92
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 700E over Vertrees Ditch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 700E over Vertrees Ditch in Daviess County, Indiana. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 load restriction.

It carries about 92 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 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 700E
CrossesVertrees Ditch
Location00.25 N of CR 1550 N
RouteCounty Highway 201
CountyDaviess County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.88437, -87.03614
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.5 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92 (2013)
Projected traffic120 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 700E over Vertrees Ditch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 700E over Vertrees 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 700E over Vertrees Ditch carry?

About 92 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 700E over Vertrees Ditch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 700E over Vertrees Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.