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CR 100 E over Mud Lake Ditch

Fair

Newton County, Indiana · 0.6 MI N CR 400 N · Structure no. 5600022

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
288
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 100 E over Mud Lake Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 100 E over Mud Lake Ditch in Newton County, Indiana. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 75 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 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 288 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 381 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 100 E
CrossesMud Lake Ditch
Location0.6 MI N CR 400 N
RouteCounty Highway 45
CountyNewton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.06564, -87.37131
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic288 (2024)
Projected traffic381 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 100 E over Mud Lake Ditch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is CR 100 E over Mud Lake 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 100 E over Mud Lake Ditch carry?

About 288 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 100 E over Mud Lake Ditch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 100 E over Mud Lake Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.