CR 475 S over Len Johnson Ditch
PoorGibson County, Indiana · 00.90 E of CR 1500 W · Structure no. 2600297
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 475 S over Len Johnson Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 475 S over Len Johnson Ditch in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 475 S over Len Johnson Ditch built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 475 S over Len Johnson Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does CR 475 S over Len Johnson Ditch carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 475 S over Len Johnson Ditch?
The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CR 475 S over Len Johnson Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.