US Bridges

CR 100 South over Oliver Ditch

Fair

Jasper County, Indiana · 0.49 Miles E of US 231 · Structure no. 3700066

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
71 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
217
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 100 South over Oliver Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 100 South over Oliver 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 217 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 310 by 2042. The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 100 South
CrossesOliver Ditch
Location0.49 Miles E of US 231
RouteCounty Highway 44
CountyJasper County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.99791, -87.14173
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length71 ft (21.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic217 (2022)
Projected traffic310 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 100 South over Oliver Ditch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 100 South over Oliver 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 100 South over Oliver Ditch carry?

About 217 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 100 South over Oliver Ditch?

The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 100 South over Oliver Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.