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CR 350E over Rees Ditch

FairPosted for load

Delaware County, Indiana · 00.20 N of Eaton Albany P · Structure no. 1800197

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 350E over Rees Ditch is a steel culvert carrying CR 350E over Rees 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 350E
CrossesRees Ditch
Location00.20 N of Eaton Albany P
RouteCounty Highway 341
CountyDelaware County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.33565, -85.32355
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2023)
Projected traffic150 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 350E over Rees Ditch built?

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

What condition is CR 350E over Rees 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 350E over Rees Ditch carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 350E over Rees Ditch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 350E over Rees Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.