US Bridges

CR 900 West over Taylor Ditch

Good

Jasper County, Indiana · 0.50 Miles N of CR 1400 N · Structure no. 3700115

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 900 West over Taylor Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 900 West over Taylor Ditch in Jasper County, Indiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCR 900 West
CrossesTaylor Ditch
Location0.50 Miles N of CR 1400 N
RouteCounty Highway 147
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.22455, -87.2184
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 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; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2022)
Projected traffic50 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 900 West over Taylor Ditch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 900 West over Taylor 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 900 West over Taylor Ditch carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CR 900 West over Taylor Ditch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 900 West over Taylor Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.