US Bridges

CR 1700S over Eckert Ditch

Fair

LaPorte County, Indiana · 00.00 E CR 850 W · Structure no. 4600171

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1700S over Eckert Ditch is a steel culvert carrying CR 1700S over Eckert Ditch in LaPorte County, Indiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 125 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1700S
CrossesEckert Ditch
Location00.00 E CR 850 W
RouteCounty Highway 10
CountyLaPorte County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.36096, -86.86286
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic125 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1700S over Eckert Ditch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1700S over Eckert 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 1700S over Eckert Ditch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is CR 1700S over Eckert Ditch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1700S over Eckert Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.