US Bridges

CR 600 E over Dehaan Ditch

Fair

Newton County, Indiana · 0.8 MI N CR 1300 N · Structure no. 5600036

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
88 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
145
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 600 E over Dehaan Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 600 E over Dehaan 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 88 ft (26.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 600 E
CrossesDehaan Ditch
Location0.8 MI N CR 1300 N
RouteCounty Highway 347
CountyNewton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.19945, -87.27577
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 closed24.9 mi (40 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 600 E over Dehaan Ditch built?

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

What condition is CR 600 E over Dehaan 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 600 E over Dehaan Ditch carry?

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

How long is CR 600 E over Dehaan Ditch?

The structure is 88 ft (26.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 600 E over Dehaan Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.