US Bridges

CR 1000 West over Howesville Ditch

Fair

Greene County, Indiana · 0.30 N of SR 48 · Structure no. 2800094

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
840
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1000 West over Howesville Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1000 West over Howesville Ditch in Greene County, Indiana. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 5 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 840 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,097 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1000 West
CrossesHowesville Ditch
Location0.30 N of SR 48
RouteCounty Highway 1000
CountyGreene County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.15897, -87.12896
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating65 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.4 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic840 (2022)
Projected traffic1,097 by 2042
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 1000 West over Howesville Ditch built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1000 West over Howesville 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does CR 1000 West over Howesville Ditch carry?

About 840 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is CR 1000 West over Howesville Ditch?

The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1000 West over Howesville Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.