US Bridges

CR 1100 West over Dehaan Ditch

Fair

Jasper County, Indiana · 0.02 Miles N of CR 1300 N · Structure no. 3700118

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
251
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1100 West over Dehaan Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 1100 West over Dehaan Ditch in Jasper County, Indiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 251 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 358 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1100 West
CrossesDehaan Ditch
Location0.02 Miles N of CR 1300 N
RouteCounty Highway 11
CountyJasper County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.20322, -87.25637
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating30.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (21.8 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic251 (2022)
Projected traffic358 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$270,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1100 West over Dehaan Ditch built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1100 West over Dehaan 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 1100 West over Dehaan Ditch carry?

About 251 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 1100 West over Dehaan Ditch?

The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1100 West over Dehaan Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.