US Bridges

CR 100W over Unnamed Ditch

Fair

Daviess County, Indiana · 00.44 N of CR 600 S · Structure no. 1400205

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
182
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 100W over Unnamed Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 100W over Unnamed Ditch in Daviess County, Indiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 182 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 239 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 100W
CrossesUnnamed Ditch
Location00.44 N of CR 600 S
RouteCounty Highway 121
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.57452, -87.1851
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating90.6 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic182 (2013)
Projected traffic239 by 2033
Trucks11%
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 100W over Unnamed Ditch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 100W over Unnamed 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 100W over Unnamed Ditch carry?

About 182 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is CR 100W over Unnamed Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CR 100W over Unnamed Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.