US Bridges

CR 600 N over Unnamed Ditch

Good

Madison County, Indiana · 00.10 W. CR 700 W · Structure no. 4800240

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
174
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 600 N over Unnamed Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 600 N over Unnamed Ditch in Madison County, Indiana. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 174 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 247 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 600 N
CrossesUnnamed Ditch
Location00.10 W. CR 700 W
RouteCounty Highway 21
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.193, -85.8059
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating95 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic174 (2023)
Projected traffic247 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 600 N over Unnamed Ditch built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 600 N over Unnamed Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 600 N over Unnamed Ditch carry?

About 174 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 600 N over Unnamed Ditch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 600 N over Unnamed Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.