US Bridges

CR 600S over Dill Ditch

Good

Jay County, Indiana · 0.8 Miles West of SR 67 · Structure no. 3800009

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
992
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 600S over Dill Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 600S over Dill Ditch in Jay County, Indiana. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 992 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,220 by 2039. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 600S
CrossesDill Ditch
Location0.8 Miles West of SR 67
RouteCounty Highway 16
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.35054, -85.17883
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic992 (2019)
Projected traffic1,220 by 2039
Trucks5%
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 600S over Dill Ditch built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 600S over Dill 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 600S over Dill Ditch carry?

About 992 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 600S over Dill Ditch?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 600S over Dill Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.