US Bridges

CR 350N over Heinrich Ditch

Fair

Hancock County, Indiana · 00.08 E of N 700 W · Structure no. 3000719

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,450
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 350N over Heinrich Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 350N over Heinrich Ditch in Hancock County, Indiana. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 1,450 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,620 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 350N
CrossesHeinrich Ditch
Location00.08 E of N 700 W
RouteCounty Highway 118
CountyHancock County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.83438, -85.93305
Functional classUrban 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,450 (2022)
Projected traffic2,620 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 350N over Heinrich Ditch built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 350N over Heinrich 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 350N over Heinrich Ditch carry?

About 1,450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 350N over Heinrich Ditch?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 350N over Heinrich Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.