US Bridges

CR 950 N over Knight Ditch

PoorPosted for load

Newton County, Indiana · 0.4 MI E CR 150 W · Structure no. 5600031

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
288
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 950 N over Knight Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 950 N over Knight Ditch in Newton County, Indiana. It was built in 1963, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 288 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 381 by 2044. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 950 N
CrossesKnight Ditch
Location0.4 MI E CR 150 W
RouteCounty Highway 72
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.13734, -87.41317
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating35.5 US tons
Inventory rating21.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 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 closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 950 N over Knight Ditch built?

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

What condition is CR 950 N over Knight Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 950 N over Knight Ditch carry?

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

How long is CR 950 N over Knight Ditch?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 950 N over Knight Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.