US Bridges

CR 950 West over Taylor Ditch

Fair

Jasper County, Indiana · 0.50 Miles N of CR 1400 N · Structure no. 3700116

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 950 West over Taylor Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 950 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 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 950 West
CrossesTaylor Ditch
Location0.50 Miles N of CR 1400 N
RouteCounty Highway 131
CountyJasper County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.22028, -87.22804
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2022)
Projected traffic100 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 950 West over Taylor Ditch built?

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

What condition is CR 950 West over Taylor 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 950 West over Taylor Ditch carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CR 950 West over Taylor Ditch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 950 West over Taylor Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.