US Bridges

CR 28 over Matson Ditch

Fair

DeKalb County, Indiana · 00.40 E of CR 39 · Structure no. 1700051

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 28 over Matson Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 28 over Matson Ditch in DeKalb County, Indiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 28
CrossesMatson Ditch
Location00.40 E of CR 39
RouteCounty Highway 292
CountyDeKalb County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.42653, -84.99777
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2024)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2044
Trucks6%
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 28 over Matson Ditch built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 28 over Matson 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 28 over Matson Ditch carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 28 over Matson Ditch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 28 over Matson Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.