US Bridges

CR 250 W over Kent Ditch

Fair

Newton County, Indiana · 0.0 MI Int CR 1400 S · Structure no. 5600046

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,004
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 250 W over Kent Ditch is a steel culvert carrying CR 250 W over Kent Ditch in Newton County, Indiana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 1,004 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,329 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 250 W
CrossesKent Ditch
Location0.0 MI Int CR 1400 S
RouteCounty Highway 171
CountyNewton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.79469, -87.43951
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,004 (2024)
Projected traffic1,329 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$150,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 250 W over Kent Ditch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 250 W over Kent 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 250 W over Kent Ditch carry?

About 1,004 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 250 W over Kent Ditch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 250 W over Kent Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.