US Bridges

CR 480 West over Howe Ditch

Fair

Jasper County, Indiana · 0.25 Miles S of CR 800 S · Structure no. 3700006

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
89 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
195
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 480 West over Howe Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 480 West over Howe Ditch in Jasper County, Indiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 195 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2042. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 480 West
CrossesHowe Ditch
Location0.25 Miles S of CR 800 S
RouteCounty Highway 354
CountyJasper County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.89214, -87.13862
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic195 (2022)
Projected traffic278 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 480 West over Howe Ditch built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 480 West over Howe 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 480 West over Howe Ditch carry?

About 195 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 480 West over Howe Ditch?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 480 West over Howe Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.