US Bridges

CR 900 North over Wheatfield Ditch

Good

Jasper County, Indiana · 0.25 Miles W of CR 100 W · Structure no. 3700163

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
926
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 900 North over Wheatfield Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying CR 900 North over Wheatfield Ditch in Jasper County, Indiana. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 926 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,320 by 2042. The structure is 59 ft (18 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 900 North
CrossesWheatfield Ditch
Location0.25 Miles W of CR 100 W
RouteCounty Highway 78
CountyJasper County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.1441, -87.06935
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo 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 evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic926 (2022)
Projected traffic1,320 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 900 North over Wheatfield Ditch built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 900 North over Wheatfield 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 900 North over Wheatfield Ditch carry?

About 926 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 900 North over Wheatfield Ditch?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 900 North over Wheatfield Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.