US Bridges

CR 950 West over Ridenour Ditch

FairPosted for load

Kosciusko County, Indiana · 00.30 N of US 30 · Structure no. 4300226

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 950 West over Ridenour Ditch is a steel culvert carrying CR 950 West over Ridenour Ditch in Kosciusko County, Indiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 6 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 950 West
CrossesRidenour Ditch
Location00.30 N of US 30
RouteCounty Highway 23
CountyKosciusko County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.28203, -86.02774
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating11.9 US tons
Inventory rating11.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic175 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 950 West over Ridenour Ditch built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 950 West over Ridenour 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 950 West over Ridenour Ditch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 950 West over Ridenour Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns CR 950 West over Ridenour Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.