CR 980 N over Ditch of White River
FairGibson County, Indiana · 00.40 N of Giro RD · Structure no. 2600266
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 980 N over Ditch of White River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 980 N over Ditch of White River in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 97 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 24 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 980 N over Ditch of White River built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is CR 980 N over Ditch of White River 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does CR 980 N over Ditch of White River carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 980 N over Ditch of White River?
The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CR 980 N over Ditch of White River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.