US Bridges

CR 200S over Berger Ditch

Fair

Jay County, Indiana · 1.0 Mile West of CR 500 E · Structure no. 3800036

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
349
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 200S over Berger Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 200S over Berger Ditch in Jay County, Indiana. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 349 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 429 by 2039. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 200S
CrossesBerger Ditch
Location1.0 Mile West of CR 500 E
RouteCounty Highway 34
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.41139, -84.90074
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionNovember 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 rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic349 (2019)
Projected traffic429 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 200S over Berger Ditch built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 200S over Berger 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CR 200S over Berger Ditch carry?

About 349 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 200S over Berger Ditch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 200S over Berger Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.