US Bridges

CR 1000 West over Dausman Ditch

Fair

Kosciusko County, Indiana · 00.15 N of CR 1000 N · Structure no. 4300034

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1000 West over Dausman Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 1000 West over Dausman Ditch in Kosciusko County, Indiana. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 105 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 1000 West
CrossesDausman Ditch
Location00.15 N of CR 1000 N
RouteCounty Highway 5
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.37926, -86.03929
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.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.6 US tons
Inventory rating33.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2022)
Projected traffic200 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 1000 West over Dausman Ditch built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is CR 1000 West over Dausman 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 1000 West over Dausman Ditch carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 1000 West over Dausman Ditch?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1000 West over Dausman Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.