US Bridges

CR 275 W over Mccarty Ditch

FairPosted for load

Gibson County, Indiana · 00.70 S of CR 100 N · Structure no. 2600012

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
170
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 275 W over Mccarty Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 275 W over Mccarty Ditch in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2039. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 275 W
CrossesMccarty Ditch
Location00.70 S of CR 100 N
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGibson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.36009, -87.61697
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating16.8 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2019)
Projected traffic240 by 2039
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$820,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 275 W over Mccarty Ditch built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 275 W over Mccarty 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 275 W over Mccarty Ditch carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 275 W over Mccarty Ditch?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 275 W over Mccarty Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.