US Bridges

CR 40 over Peckhart Ditch

Fair

DeKalb County, Indiana · 00.50 E of CR 19 · Structure no. 1700039

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 40 over Peckhart Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 40 over Peckhart Ditch in DeKalb County, Indiana. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 45 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 325 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 40
CrossesPeckhart Ditch
Location00.50 E of CR 19
RouteCounty Highway 38
CountyDeKalb County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.38134, -85.08987
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2024)
Projected traffic325 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 40 over Peckhart Ditch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is CR 40 over Peckhart 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 40 over Peckhart Ditch carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 40 over Peckhart Ditch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns CR 40 over Peckhart Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.