US Bridges

CR 575 East over Gutsinger Ditch

Fair

Johnson County, Indiana · 0.10 N of CR 600 N · Structure no. 4100140

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
344
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 575 East over Gutsinger Ditch is a concrete slab carrying CR 575 East over Gutsinger Ditch in Johnson County, Indiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 344 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 477 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 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 575 East
CrossesGutsinger Ditch
Location0.10 N of CR 600 N
RouteCounty Highway 197
CountyJohnson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.56877, -85.99469
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic344 (2012)
Projected traffic477 by 2032
Trucks3%
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 575 East over Gutsinger Ditch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 575 East over Gutsinger 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 575 East over Gutsinger Ditch carry?

About 344 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 575 East over Gutsinger Ditch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 575 East over Gutsinger Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.