US Bridges

CR 260 North over Brewer Ditch

Fair

Johnson County, Indiana · 0.30 E of Center · Structure no. 4100091

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,701
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 260 North over Brewer Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 260 North over Brewer Ditch in Johnson County, Indiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 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 1,701 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,873 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 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 260 North
CrossesBrewer Ditch
Location0.30 E of Center
RouteCounty Highway 146
CountyJohnson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.51489, -86.0976
Functional classUrban 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
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,701 (2018)
Projected traffic2,873 by 2038
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$400,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 260 North over Brewer Ditch built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 260 North over Brewer 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 260 North over Brewer Ditch carry?

About 1,701 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 260 North over Brewer Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 260 North over Brewer Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.