CR 61 over Sol Shank Ditch
FairDeKalb County, Indiana · 00.10 N of SR 8 · Structure no. 1700055
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 61 over Sol Shank Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 61 over Sol Shank Ditch in DeKalb 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 5 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 61 over Sol Shank Ditch built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 61 over Sol Shank 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 61 over Sol Shank Ditch carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is CR 61 over Sol Shank Ditch?
The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CR 61 over Sol Shank Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.