US Bridges

CR 750E over Hoppas Ditch

Fair

Grant County, Indiana · 00.08 MI N of CR 1200S · Structure no. 2700120

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 750E over Hoppas Ditch is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 750E over Hoppas Ditch in Grant County, Indiana. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 70 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 750E
CrossesHoppas Ditch
Location00.08 MI N of CR 1200S
RouteCounty Highway 179
CountyGrant County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.38012, -85.53091
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2021)
Projected traffic170 by 2041
Trucks5%
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 750E over Hoppas Ditch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is CR 750E over Hoppas 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 750E over Hoppas Ditch carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 750E over Hoppas Ditch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 750E over Hoppas Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.