US Bridges

CR 250 North over Danner Ditch

Fair

Kosciusko County, Indiana · 01.10 E of SR 19 · Structure no. 4300030

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
115
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 250 North over Danner Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 250 North over Danner Ditch in Kosciusko County, Indiana. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 95 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 115 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 250 North
CrossesDanner Ditch
Location01.10 E of SR 19
RouteCounty Highway 218
CountyKosciusko County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.26727, -86.02766
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (2022)
Projected traffic175 by 2042
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 250 North over Danner Ditch built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is CR 250 North over Danner 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 250 North over Danner Ditch carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 250 North over Danner Ditch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 250 North over Danner Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.