CR 970N over Joseph Ludlow Ditch
FairMontgomery County, Indiana · 00.70 W of CR 700 W · Structure no. 5400003
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 970N over Joseph Ludlow Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 970N over Joseph Ludlow Ditch in Montgomery County, Indiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 6 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 970N over Joseph Ludlow Ditch built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 970N over Joseph Ludlow 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does CR 970N over Joseph Ludlow Ditch carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 970N over Joseph Ludlow Ditch?
The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns CR 970N over Joseph Ludlow Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.