US Bridges

CR 700E over Bosman Ditch

Fair

Delaware County, Indiana · 00.45 N of CR 1000 N · Structure no. 1800035

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 700E over Bosman Ditch is a steel culvert carrying CR 700E over Bosman Ditch in Delaware County, Indiana. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 700E
CrossesBosman Ditch
Location00.45 N of CR 1000 N
RouteCounty Highway 73
CountyDelaware County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.34187, -85.25779
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2023)
Projected traffic130 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 700E over Bosman Ditch built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 700E over Bosman 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 700E over Bosman Ditch carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 700E over Bosman Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 700E over Bosman Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.