US Bridges

CR 600S1000W over Meredith Ditch

FairPosted for load

Kosciusko County, Indiana · 01.00 E of SR 19 · Structure no. 4300053

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
550
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 600S1000W over Meredith Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 600S1000W over Meredith Ditch in Kosciusko County, Indiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2038. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 600S1000W
CrossesMeredith Ditch
Location01.00 E of SR 19
RouteCounty Highway 9
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.14402, -86.01925
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.8 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2020)
Projected traffic800 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 600S1000W over Meredith Ditch built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 600S1000W over Meredith 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 600S1000W over Meredith Ditch carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 600S1000W over Meredith Ditch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns CR 600S1000W over Meredith Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.