US Bridges

CR 480 West over Bice Ditch

Good

Jasper County, Indiana · 0.50 Miles S of CR 1100 S · Structure no. 3700041

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
112
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 480 West over Bice Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 480 West over Bice Ditch in Jasper 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 112 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 480 West
CrossesBice Ditch
Location0.50 Miles S of CR 1100 S
RouteCounty Highway 354
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.84631, -87.13806
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic112 (2022)
Projected traffic160 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 480 West over Bice Ditch built?

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

What condition is CR 480 West over Bice Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

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

About 112 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 480 West over Bice Ditch?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 480 West over Bice Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.