US Bridges

CR 1000N over Etter Ditch

Fair

Hendricks County, Indiana · 00.40 W of CR 800 E · Structure no. 3200021

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,825
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1000N over Etter Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 1000N over Etter Ditch in Hendricks County, Indiana. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 64 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 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 4,825 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2040. The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1000N
CrossesEtter Ditch
Location00.40 W of CR 800 E
RouteCounty Highway 1000
CountyHendricks County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.90922, -86.39141
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating71.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,825 (2020)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 1000N over Etter Ditch built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is CR 1000N over Etter 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 1000N over Etter Ditch carry?

About 4,825 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is CR 1000N over Etter Ditch?

The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1000N over Etter Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.