US Bridges

CR 250 S over William Vogus Ditch

Fair

Howard County, Indiana · 0.1 MI W CR 600 W · Structure no. 3400035

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,500
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 250 S over William Vogus Ditch is a concrete slab carrying CR 250 S over William Vogus Ditch in Howard County, Indiana. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 88 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,750 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 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 250 S
CrossesWilliam Vogus Ditch
Location0.1 MI W CR 600 W
RouteCounty Highway 8
CountyHoward County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.43925, -86.24482
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 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2024)
Projected traffic5,750 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 250 S over William Vogus Ditch built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is CR 250 S over William Vogus 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 250 S over William Vogus Ditch carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 250 S over William Vogus Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 250 S over William Vogus Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.