US Bridges

CR 100 West over Oliver Ditch

Good

Jasper County, Indiana · 0.50 Miles N of CR 200 N · Structure no. 3700085

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
207
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 100 West over Oliver Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 100 West over Oliver Ditch in Jasper County, Indiana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 207 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 295 by 2042. The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesCR 100 West
CrossesOliver Ditch
Location0.50 Miles N of CR 200 N
RouteCounty Highway 71
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.04759, -87.06536
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating90.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic207 (2022)
Projected traffic295 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 West over Oliver Ditch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

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

About 207 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 100 West over Oliver Ditch?

The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 100 West over Oliver Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.