US Bridges

CR 1600N over Todd Ditch

Fair

Madison County, Indiana · 00.20 E CR 800 W · Structure no. 4800003

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
147
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1600N over Todd Ditch is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 1600N over Todd Ditch in Madison County, Indiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 147 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 209 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1600N
CrossesTodd Ditch
Location00.20 E CR 800 W
RouteCounty Highway 94
CountyMadison County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.33511, -85.81793
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
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic147 (2023)
Projected traffic209 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 1600N over Todd Ditch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1600N over Todd 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1600N over Todd Ditch carry?

About 147 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 1600N over Todd Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1600N over Todd Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.