US Bridges

CR 250E over Eagan Ditch

Fair

Daviess County, Indiana · 00.58 N of CR 350 N · Structure no. 1400109

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
137
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 250E over Eagan Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 250E over Eagan Ditch in Daviess County, Indiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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.

It carries about 137 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2033. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 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 250E
CrossesEagan Ditch
Location00.58 N of CR 350 N
RouteCounty Highway 25
CountyDaviess County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.71825, -87.11979
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic137 (2013)
Projected traffic180 by 2033
Trucks12%
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 250E over Eagan Ditch built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 250E over Eagan 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 250E over Eagan Ditch carry?

About 137 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is CR 250E over Eagan Ditch?

The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 250E over Eagan Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.