US Bridges

CR 780 West over Howe Ditch

Fair

Jasper County, Indiana · 0.69 Miles S of CR 700 S · Structure no. 3700047

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
126
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 780 West over Howe Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 780 West over Howe Ditch in Jasper County, Indiana. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 126 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2042. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 780 West
CrossesHowe Ditch
Location0.69 Miles S of CR 700 S
RouteCounty Highway 153
CountyJasper County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.90173, -87.19306
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126 (2022)
Projected traffic180 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 780 West over Howe Ditch built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 780 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 780 West over Howe Ditch carry?

About 126 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 780 West over Howe Ditch?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 780 West over Howe Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.