US Bridges

CR 850 W over Scott Ditch

FairPosted for load

Gibson County, Indiana · 01.80 S of W Base RD · Structure no. 2600019

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 850 W over Scott Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 850 W over Scott Ditch in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 57 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 6 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 850 W
CrossesScott Ditch
Location01.80 S of W Base RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGibson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.32987, -87.71919
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2022)
Projected traffic60 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$467,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 850 W over Scott Ditch built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is CR 850 W over Scott 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 850 W over Scott Ditch carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 850 W over Scott Ditch?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 850 W over Scott Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.