US Bridges

CR 75 East over Branch of Oliver Ditch

Fair

Jasper County, Indiana · 0.90 Miles N of CR 225 N · Structure no. 3700087

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
236
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 75 East over Branch of Oliver Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 75 East over Branch of 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 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 236 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 337 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesCR 75 East
CrossesBranch of Oliver Ditch
Location0.90 Miles N of CR 225 N
RouteCounty Highway 217
CountyJasper County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.05861, -87.03289
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating58.4 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic236 (2022)
Projected traffic337 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 75 East over Branch of Oliver Ditch built?

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

What condition is CR 75 East over Branch of 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 75 East over Branch of Oliver Ditch carry?

About 236 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 75 East over Branch of Oliver Ditch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 75 East over Branch of Oliver Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.