US Bridges

CR 600E over Mclaughlins Ditch

Fair

Jay County, Indiana · 1.2 Miles South of SR 26 · Structure no. 3800040

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
277
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 600E over Mclaughlins Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 600E over Mclaughlins Ditch in Jay County, Indiana. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 65 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 277 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 341 by 2039. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 600E
CrossesMclaughlins Ditch
Location1.2 Miles South of SR 26
RouteCounty Highway 73
CountyJay County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.41653, -84.86313
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionNovember 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic277 (2019)
Projected traffic341 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 600E over Mclaughlins Ditch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is CR 600E over Mclaughlins 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 600E over Mclaughlins Ditch carry?

About 277 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 600E over Mclaughlins Ditch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 600E over Mclaughlins Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.