US Bridges

CR 375 W over Thompson Ditch

Fair

Newton County, Indiana · 0.1 MI S CR 1000 S · Structure no. 5600079

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
145
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 375 W over Thompson Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 375 W over Thompson Ditch in Newton County, Indiana. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 375 W
CrossesThompson Ditch
Location0.1 MI S CR 1000 S
RouteCounty Highway 91
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.8497, -87.4637
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.2 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 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 closed5 mi (8 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 375 W over Thompson Ditch built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 375 W over Thompson 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 375 W over Thompson Ditch carry?

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

How long is CR 375 W over Thompson Ditch?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 375 W over Thompson Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.