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CR 1020 E over Roberts Ditch

FairPosted for load

Howard County, Indiana · 0.1 MI S CR 100 S · Structure no. 3400100

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
269
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1020 E over Roberts Ditch is a concrete arch - deck carrying CR 1020 E over Roberts Ditch in Howard County, Indiana. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 95 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 269 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2038. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1020 E
CrossesRoberts Ditch
Location0.1 MI S CR 100 S
RouteCounty Highway 209
CountyHoward County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.46082, -85.9354
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic269 (2018)
Projected traffic440 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$548,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1020 E over Roberts Ditch built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is CR 1020 E over Roberts 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 1020 E over Roberts Ditch carry?

About 269 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 1020 E over Roberts Ditch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1020 E over Roberts Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.