US Bridges

CR 600E over Fowler Ditch

Good

Grant County, Indiana · 01.99 MI S of SR 26 · Structure no. 2700137

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
160
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 600E over Fowler Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 600E over Fowler Ditch in Grant County, Indiana. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 63 years old, older 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCR 600E
CrossesFowler Ditch
Location01.99 MI S of SR 26
RouteCounty Highway 53
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.39399, -85.55943
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2021)
Projected traffic240 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 600E over Fowler Ditch built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is CR 600E over Fowler 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 600E over Fowler Ditch carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 600E over Fowler Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 600E over Fowler Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.