US Bridges

CR 1500N over Todd Ditch

FairPosted for load

Madison County, Indiana · 00.10 E CR 800 W · Structure no. 4800006

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
147
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1500N over Todd Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 1500N over Todd Ditch in Madison County, Indiana. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

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 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1500N
CrossesTodd Ditch
Location00.10 E CR 800 W
RouteCounty Highway 88
CountyMadison County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.32061, -85.82017
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$440,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1500N over Todd Ditch built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1500N 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 1500N over Todd Ditch carry?

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

How long is CR 1500N over Todd Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1500N over Todd Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.