CR 850 S over Toops Ditch
FairGibson County, Indiana · 00.30 E of CR 450 W · Structure no. 2600158
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 850 S over Toops Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 850 S over Toops Ditch in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 88 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.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 155 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 850 S over Toops Ditch built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is CR 850 S over Toops 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 S over Toops Ditch carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is CR 850 S over Toops Ditch?
The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns CR 850 S over Toops Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.