CR 900 South over Branch of Howe Ditch
FairJasper County, Indiana · 0.10 Miles E of CR 100 E · Structure no. 3700021
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 112
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 900 South over Branch of Howe Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 900 South over Branch of Howe Ditch in Jasper County, Indiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 112 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 900 South over Branch of Howe Ditch built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 900 South over Branch of 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 900 South over Branch of Howe Ditch carry?
About 112 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 900 South over Branch of Howe Ditch?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns CR 900 South over Branch of Howe Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.