CR 59 over Sol Shank Ditch
FairDeKalb County, Indiana · 00.30 N of SR 8 · Structure no. 1700057
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 83 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 59 over Sol Shank Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 59 over Sol Shank Ditch in DeKalb County, Indiana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,375 by 2044. The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 59 over Sol Shank Ditch built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 59 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 59 over Sol Shank Ditch carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.
How long is CR 59 over Sol Shank Ditch?
The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns CR 59 over Sol Shank Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.