CR 1050W over Cook Ditch
FairLaPorte County, Indiana · 00.30 N CR 1850 S · Structure no. 4600149
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 1050W over Cook Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 1050W over Cook Ditch in LaPorte County, Indiana. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 101 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 1050W over Cook Ditch built?
It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is CR 1050W over Cook 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 1050W over Cook Ditch carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is CR 1050W over Cook Ditch?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns CR 1050W over Cook Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.