US Bridges

CR 20 East over Ryan Ditch

Fair

Jasper County, Indiana · 0.19 Miles S of CR 300 S · Structure no. 3700071

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
139
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 20 East over Ryan Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 20 East over Ryan Ditch in Jasper County, Indiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 139 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 199 by 2042. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 20 East
CrossesRyan Ditch
Location0.19 Miles S of CR 300 S
RouteCounty Highway 79
CountyJasper County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.9676, -87.04136
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (17.9 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic139 (2022)
Projected traffic199 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 20 East over Ryan Ditch built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 20 East over Ryan 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 20 East over Ryan Ditch carry?

About 139 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 20 East over Ryan Ditch?

The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 20 East over Ryan Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.