CR 800S over Way Ditch
PoorLaPorte County, Indiana · 00.20 W SR 39 · Structure no. 4600049
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 875
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 800S over Way Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 800S over Way Ditch in LaPorte County, Indiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 875 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 800S over Way Ditch built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 800S over Way Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does CR 800S over Way Ditch carry?
About 875 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 800S over Way Ditch?
The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns CR 800S over Way Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.