US Bridges

CR 1250 E over Middle Fork Ditch

Fair

Howard County, Indiana · 0.2 MI S CR 300 S · Structure no. 3400029

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
198
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1250 E over Middle Fork Ditch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1250 E over Middle Fork Ditch in Howard County, Indiana. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 63 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 198 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 324 by 2038. The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1250 E
CrossesMiddle Fork Ditch
Location0.2 MI S CR 300 S
RouteCounty Highway 65
CountyHoward County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.43335, -85.89085
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length83 ft (25.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic198 (2018)
Projected traffic324 by 2038
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$137,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1250 E over Middle Fork Ditch built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is CR 1250 E over Middle Fork 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1250 E over Middle Fork Ditch carry?

About 198 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 1250 E over Middle Fork Ditch?

The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1250 E over Middle Fork Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.