US Bridges

CR 800S over Beason Fox Ditch

Fair

Jay County, Indiana · 1.0 Mile West of CR 71 E · Structure no. 3800012

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
138
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 800S over Beason Fox Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 800S over Beason Fox Ditch in Jay County, Indiana. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 5 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 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 800S
CrossesBeason Fox Ditch
Location1.0 Mile West of CR 71 E
RouteCounty Highway 4
CountyJay County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.32284, -85.06309
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 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 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 800S over Beason Fox Ditch built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 800S 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 800S over Beason Fox Ditch carry?

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

How long is CR 800S over Beason Fox Ditch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 800S over Beason Fox Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.