US Bridges

CR 57 over Metcalf Ditch

Fair

DeKalb County, Indiana · 00.70 N of CR 40 · Structure no. 1700136

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 57 over Metcalf Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 57 over Metcalf Ditch in DeKalb County, Indiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 57
CrossesMetcalf Ditch
Location00.70 N of CR 40
RouteCounty Highway 207
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.3902, -84.92295
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating76.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic150 by 2044
Trucks4%
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 57 over Metcalf Ditch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 57 over Metcalf 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 57 over Metcalf Ditch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 57 over Metcalf Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 57 over Metcalf Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.