US Bridges

CR 1100S over Mcfadden Ditch

Fair

Madison County, Indiana · 00.50 W CR 575 W · Structure no. 4800116

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
465
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1100S over Mcfadden Ditch is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 1100S over Mcfadden Ditch in Madison County, Indiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 465 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 659 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1100S
CrossesMcfadden Ditch
Location00.50 W CR 575 W
RouteCounty Highway 2
CountyMadison County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.94473, -85.75979
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 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.5 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic465 (2023)
Projected traffic659 by 2043
Trucks2%
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 1100S over Mcfadden Ditch built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1100S over Mcfadden 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 1100S over Mcfadden Ditch carry?

About 465 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 1100S over Mcfadden Ditch?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1100S over Mcfadden Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.