US Bridges

CR 450E over Roser Ditch

Fair

Jay County, Indiana · 0.2 Miles North of CR 300 · Structure no. 3800151

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
138
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 450E over Roser Ditch is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 450E over Roser Ditch in Jay County, Indiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 450E
CrossesRoser Ditch
Location0.2 Miles North of CR 300
RouteCounty Highway 55
CountyJay County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.48635, -84.89485
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating73.7 US tons
Inventory rating44.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 450E over Roser Ditch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 450E over Roser 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 450E over Roser Ditch carry?

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

How long is CR 450E over Roser Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 450E over Roser Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.