US Bridges

CR 100 West over Davisson Ditch

Good

Jasper County, Indiana · 0.50 Miles N of CR 500 N · Structure no. 3700101

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
692
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 100 West over Davisson Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 100 West over Davisson Ditch in Jasper County, Indiana. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 60 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 692 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 987 by 2042. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 100 West
CrossesDavisson Ditch
Location0.50 Miles N of CR 500 N
RouteCounty Highway 71
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.09184, -87.06527
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic692 (2022)
Projected traffic987 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Davisson Ditch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

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

About 692 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 100 West over Davisson Ditch?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 100 West over Davisson Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.