US Bridges

CR 600 W over Sheldon Ditch No 1

Fair

Newton County, Indiana · 0.1 MI S CR 1275 S · Structure no. 5600043

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
145
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 600 W over Sheldon Ditch No 1 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 600 W over Sheldon Ditch No 1 in Newton County, Indiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 600 W
CrossesSheldon Ditch No 1
Location0.1 MI S CR 1275 S
RouteCounty Highway 73
CountyNewton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.81239, -87.50578
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 600 W over Sheldon Ditch No 1 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 600 W over Sheldon Ditch No 1 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 W over Sheldon Ditch No 1 carry?

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

How long is CR 600 W over Sheldon Ditch No 1?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 600 W over Sheldon Ditch No 1?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.