US Bridges

CR 950 N over Beaver Lake Ditch

Fair

Newton County, Indiana · 0.2 MI W US 41 · Structure no. 5600026

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
145
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 950 N over Beaver Lake Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 950 N over Beaver Lake Ditch in Newton County, Indiana. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 62 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 145 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 950 N
CrossesBeaver Lake Ditch
Location0.2 MI W US 41
RouteCounty Highway 72
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.13759, -87.46018
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic145 (2024)
Projected traffic192 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 950 N over Beaver Lake Ditch built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is CR 950 N over Beaver 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 950 N over Beaver Lake Ditch carry?

About 145 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 950 N over Beaver Lake Ditch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 950 N over Beaver Lake Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.