US Bridges

CR 1800 South over Kirkpatrick Ditch

Good

Jasper County, Indiana · 0.20 Miles W of CR 1000 W · Structure no. 3700158

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
139
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1800 South over Kirkpatrick Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 1800 South over Kirkpatrick Ditch in Jasper County, Indiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 139 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 199 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 1800 South
CrossesKirkpatrick Ditch
Location0.20 Miles W of CR 1000 W
RouteCounty Highway 4
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.75118, -87.2385
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 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 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 rating67.8 US tons
Inventory rating40.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic139 (2022)
Projected traffic199 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 1800 South over Kirkpatrick Ditch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1800 South over Kirkpatrick 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 1800 South over Kirkpatrick Ditch carry?

About 139 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 1800 South over Kirkpatrick Ditch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1800 South over Kirkpatrick Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.