US Bridges

CR 200 E over Moffitt Ditch

Good

Newton County, Indiana · 0.3 MI S CR 800 N · Structure no. 5600033

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
145
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 200 E over Moffitt Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 200 E over Moffitt Ditch in Newton County, Indiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 145 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2044. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 200 E
CrossesMoffitt Ditch
Location0.3 MI S CR 800 N
RouteCounty Highway 51
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.11058, -87.35286
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$324,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 200 E over Moffitt Ditch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 200 E over Moffitt 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 200 E over Moffitt Ditch carry?

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

How long is CR 200 E over Moffitt Ditch?

The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 200 E over Moffitt Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.