US Bridges

CR 900S over Beason Fox Ditch

Fair

Jay County, Indiana · 0.2 Miles East of CR 475 · Structure no. 3800011

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
138
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 900S over Beason Fox Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 900S over Beason Fox Ditch in Jay County, Indiana. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 138 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2039. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 900S
CrossesBeason Fox Ditch
Location0.2 Miles East of CR 475
RouteCounty Highway 2
CountyJay County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.30828, -85.06686
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic138 (2019)
Projected traffic170 by 2039
Trucks4%
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 900S over Beason Fox Ditch built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 900S over Beason Fox Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 900S over Beason Fox Ditch carry?

About 138 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 900S over Beason Fox Ditch?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 900S over Beason Fox Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.