US Bridges

CR 1100 North over Branch Brown Ditch

Fair

Huntington County, Indiana · 0.3 MI E of Goshen RD · Structure no. 3500132

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
157
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1100 North over Branch Brown Ditch is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 1100 North over Branch Brown Ditch in Huntington County, Indiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 157 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 236 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1100 North
CrossesBranch Brown Ditch
Location0.3 MI E of Goshen RD
RouteCounty Highway 78
CountyHuntington County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.98843, -85.56484
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic157 (2021)
Projected traffic236 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 1100 North over Branch Brown Ditch built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1100 North over Branch Brown 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 1100 North over Branch Brown Ditch carry?

About 157 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 1100 North over Branch Brown Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1100 North over Branch Brown Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.