US Bridges

CR 1700 North over Cook Ditch

Good

Jasper County, Indiana · 0.00 Miles E of CR 500 W · Structure no. 3700162

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
388
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1700 North over Cook Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying CR 1700 North over Cook Ditch in Jasper County, Indiana. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 388 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 553 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 1700 North
CrossesCook Ditch
Location0.00 Miles E of CR 500 W
RouteCounty Highway 102
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.25993, -87.14088
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length51 ft (15.6 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic388 (2022)
Projected traffic553 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 1700 North over Cook Ditch built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1700 North over Cook 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 1700 North over Cook Ditch carry?

About 388 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 1700 North over Cook Ditch?

The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1700 North over Cook Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.