US Bridges

CR 275E over Keeney Ditch

Good

Hendricks County, Indiana · 00.40 S of CR 900 N · Structure no. 3200013

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,825
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 275E over Keeney Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 275E over Keeney Ditch in Hendricks County, Indiana. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 41 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 1,825 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,975 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 275E
CrossesKeeney Ditch
Location00.40 S of CR 900 N
RouteCounty Highway 47
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.88762, -86.47277
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 above top of footing
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 rating83.4 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,825 (2020)
Projected traffic2,975 by 2040
Trucks13%
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 275E over Keeney Ditch built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is CR 275E over Keeney 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 275E over Keeney Ditch carry?

About 1,825 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is CR 275E over Keeney Ditch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 275E over Keeney Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.