US Bridges

CR 250 E over Hunter Ditch

Good

Newton County, Indiana · 0.1 MI N CR 1100 S · Structure no. 5600089

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
145
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 250 E over Hunter Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 250 E over Hunter Ditch in Newton County, Indiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 145 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 250 E
CrossesHunter Ditch
Location0.1 MI N CR 1100 S
RouteCounty Highway 135
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.83748, -87.34431
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 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 250 E over Hunter Ditch built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 250 E over Hunter Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 250 E over Hunter Ditch carry?

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

How long is CR 250 E over Hunter Ditch?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 250 E over Hunter Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.