US Bridges

CR 900N over Ross Ditch

Good

Hendricks County, Indiana · 00.30 MI E of SR39 · Structure no. 3200010

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
425
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 900N over Ross Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 900N over Ross Ditch in Hendricks County, Indiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 425 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 675 by 2040. The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 900N
CrossesRoss Ditch
Location00.30 MI E of SR39
RouteCounty Highway 236
CountyHendricks County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.89357, -86.53101
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.6 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 length57 ft (17.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (2020)
Projected traffic675 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 900N over Ross Ditch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 900N over Ross 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 900N over Ross Ditch carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 900N over Ross Ditch?

The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 900N over Ross Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.