US Bridges

CR 1600S over Pitner Ditch

FairPosted for load

LaPorte County, Indiana · 00.20 E CR 500 W · Structure no. 4600098

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1600S over Pitner Ditch is a steel culvert carrying CR 1600S over Pitner Ditch in LaPorte County, Indiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1600S
CrossesPitner Ditch
Location00.20 E CR 500 W
RouteCounty Highway 12
CountyLaPorte County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.37543, -86.79044
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating17.9 US tons
Inventory rating13.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic125 by 2044
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1600S over Pitner Ditch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1600S 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 1600S over Pitner Ditch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 1600S over Pitner Ditch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1600S over Pitner Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.