US Bridges

CR 65 S over Brown Ditch

Good

Gibson County, Indiana · 00.40 W of CR 325 W · Structure no. 2600079

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 65 S over Brown Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 65 S over Brown Ditch in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 65 S
CrossesBrown Ditch
Location00.40 W of CR 325 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.34621, -87.6293
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.7 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2022)
Projected traffic450 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 65 S over Brown Ditch built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 65 S over Brown Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 65 S over Brown Ditch carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 65 S over Brown Ditch?

The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 65 S over Brown Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.