US Bridges

CR 375E over Reister Ditch

Fair

Fulton County, Indiana · 00.50 N of CR 550 N · Structure no. 2500019

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 375E over Reister Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying CR 375E over Reister Ditch in Fulton County, Indiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 375E
CrossesReister Ditch
Location00.50 N of CR 550 N
RouteCounty Highway 265
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.14242, -86.17298
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic150 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 375E over Reister Ditch built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 375E over Reister 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 375E over Reister Ditch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 375E over Reister Ditch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns CR 375E over Reister Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.