US Bridges

CR 1500 South over Bice Ditch

Fair

Jasper County, Indiana · 0.20 Miles E of CR 400 W · Structure no. 3700017

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
166
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1500 South over Bice Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 1500 South over Bice Ditch in Jasper County, Indiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 166 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 237 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1500 South
CrossesBice Ditch
Location0.20 Miles E of CR 400 W
RouteCounty Highway 340
CountyJasper County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.79482, -87.12497
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic166 (2022)
Projected traffic237 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 1500 South over Bice Ditch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1500 South over Bice 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 1500 South over Bice Ditch carry?

About 166 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 1500 South over Bice Ditch?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1500 South over Bice Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.