US Bridges

CR 600W over Pitner Ditch

Fair

LaPorte County, Indiana · 00.40 N of CR 1800 S · Structure no. 4600068

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
697
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 600W over Pitner Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 600W over Pitner Ditch in LaPorte County, Indiana. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 48 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.

It carries about 697 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 859 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 600W
CrossesPitner Ditch
Location00.40 N of CR 1800 S
RouteCounty Highway 29
CountyLaPorte County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.35345, -86.81484
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.1 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic697 (2019)
Projected traffic859 by 2040
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 600W over Pitner Ditch built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is CR 600W over Pitner 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 600W over Pitner Ditch carry?

About 697 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is CR 600W over Pitner Ditch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 600W over Pitner Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.