US Bridges

CR 380 West over Howe Ditch

Fair

Jasper County, Indiana · 0.50 Miles S of CR 800 S · Structure no. 3700042

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
485
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 380 West over Howe Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 380 West over Howe Ditch in Jasper County, Indiana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 485 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 692 by 2042. The structure is 133 ft (40.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 380 West
CrossesHowe Ditch
Location0.50 Miles S of CR 800 S
RouteCounty Highway 359
CountyJasper County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.8918, -87.11973
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length133 ft (40.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic485 (2022)
Projected traffic692 by 2042
Trucks10%
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 380 West over Howe Ditch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 380 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 380 West over Howe Ditch carry?

About 485 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 380 West over Howe Ditch?

The structure is 133 ft (40.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 380 West over Howe Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.