US Bridges

CR 1500 North over Davis Ditch

Poor

Jasper County, Indiana · 0.00 Miles W of CR 100 E · Structure no. 3700132

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
785
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1500 North over Davis Ditch is a steel culvert carrying CR 1500 North over Davis Ditch in Jasper County, Indiana. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 785 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,119 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1500 North
CrossesDavis Ditch
Location0.00 Miles W of CR 100 E
RouteCounty Highway 98
CountyJasper County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.23031, -87.02528
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic785 (2022)
Projected traffic1,119 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$900,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1500 North over Davis Ditch built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1500 North over Davis Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1500 North over Davis Ditch carry?

About 785 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 1500 North over Davis Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1500 North over Davis Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.