US Bridges

CR 950 West over Dehaan Ditch

Fair

Jasper County, Indiana · 0.50 Miles N of CR 1300 N · Structure no. 3700120

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
104
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 950 West over Dehaan Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 950 West over Dehaan Ditch in Jasper County, Indiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 5 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 104 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 149 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 950 West
CrossesDehaan Ditch
Location0.50 Miles N of CR 1300 N
RouteCounty Highway 131
CountyJasper County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.21136, -87.22783
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104 (2022)
Projected traffic149 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$100,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 950 West over Dehaan Ditch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

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

About 104 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 950 West over Dehaan Ditch?

The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 950 West over Dehaan Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.