US Bridges

CR 75 East over Oliver Ditch

Fair

Jasper County, Indiana · 0.50 Miles N of CR 300N · Structure no. 3700088

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
112
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 75 East over Oliver Ditch is a steel culvert carrying CR 75 East over Oliver Ditch in Jasper County, Indiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 5 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 112 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 75 East
CrossesOliver Ditch
Location0.50 Miles N of CR 300N
RouteCounty Highway 217
CountyJasper County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.06177, -87.03273
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic112 (2022)
Projected traffic160 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 75 East over Oliver Ditch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

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

About 112 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 75 East over Oliver Ditch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns CR 75 East over Oliver Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.