US Bridges

CR 1700 S over Montgomery Ditch

Fair

Newton County, Indiana · 0.3 MI W CR 150 E · Structure no. 5600056

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
145
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1700 S over Montgomery Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1700 S over Montgomery Ditch in Newton County, Indiana. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 99 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 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 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1700 S
CrossesMontgomery Ditch
Location0.3 MI W CR 150 E
RouteCounty Highway 4
CountyNewton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.75097, -87.36843
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1700 S over Montgomery Ditch built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is CR 1700 S over Montgomery 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 1700 S over Montgomery Ditch carry?

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

How long is CR 1700 S over Montgomery Ditch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1700 S over Montgomery Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.