US Bridges

CR 680 West over Hodge Ditch

Fair

Jasper County, Indiana · 0.60 Miles N of CR 1450 N · Structure no. 3700114

Built
1979
46 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
181
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 680 West over Hodge Ditch is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 680 West over Hodge Ditch in Jasper County, Indiana. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 46 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 181 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 258 by 2042. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesCR 680 West
CrossesHodge Ditch
Location0.60 Miles N of CR 1450 N
RouteCounty Highway 371
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.23246, -87.17785
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic181 (2022)
Projected traffic258 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 680 West over Hodge Ditch built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is CR 680 West over Hodge 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 680 West over Hodge Ditch carry?

About 181 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 680 West over Hodge Ditch?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 680 West over Hodge Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.