US Bridges

CR 2100S over Pitner Ditch

Fair

LaPorte County, Indiana · 00.50 E CR 875 W · Structure no. 4600113

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 2100S over Pitner Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 2100S over Pitner Ditch in LaPorte County, Indiana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 187 by 2044. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 2100S
CrossesPitner Ditch
Location00.50 E CR 875 W
RouteCounty Highway 2
CountyLaPorte County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.3027, -86.85722
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
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2024)
Projected traffic187 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 2100S over Pitner Ditch built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 2100S 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 2100S over Pitner Ditch carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 2100S over Pitner Ditch?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 2100S over Pitner Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.