US Bridges

CR 275 W over Clark Ditch

Fair

Newton County, Indiana · 0.0 MI Int CR 825 S · Structure no. 5600071

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
145
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 275 W over Clark Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 275 W over Clark Ditch in Newton County, Indiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 275 W
CrossesClark Ditch
Location0.0 MI Int CR 825 S
RouteCounty Highway 93
CountyNewton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.87709, -87.44469
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 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 closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 275 W over Clark Ditch built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 275 W over Clark 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 275 W over Clark Ditch carry?

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

How long is CR 275 W over Clark Ditch?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 275 W over Clark Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.