US Bridges

CR 1050 East over Potter Ditch

Good

Miami County, Indiana · 0.42 N of CR 1100S · Structure no. 5200150

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
900
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1050 East over Potter Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 1050 East over Potter Ditch in Miami County, Indiana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,610 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1050 East
CrossesPotter Ditch
Location0.42 N of CR 1100S
RouteCounty Highway 287
CountyMiami County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.61451, -85.87383
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 rating45 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2022)
Projected traffic1,610 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 1050 East over Potter Ditch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1050 East over Potter 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CR 1050 East over Potter Ditch carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is CR 1050 East over Potter Ditch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1050 East over Potter Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.