US Bridges

CR 1000N over Studebaker Ditch

Fair

Delaware County, Indiana · 00.13 E of CR 200 W · Structure no. 1800019

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
440
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1000N over Studebaker Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1000N over Studebaker Ditch in Delaware County, Indiana. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 40 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 440 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 730 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1000N
CrossesStudebaker Ditch
Location00.13 E of CR 200 W
RouteCounty Highway 1000
CountyDelaware County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.33519, -85.42398
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.4 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (2023)
Projected traffic730 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 1000N over Studebaker Ditch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is CR 1000N over Studebaker 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1000N over Studebaker Ditch carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 1000N over Studebaker Ditch?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1000N over Studebaker Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.