US Bridges

CR 250 E over Barten Ditch

Fair

Newton County, Indiana · 0.5 MI N CR 1100 S · Structure no. 5600090

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
145
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 250 E over Barten Ditch is a steel culvert carrying CR 250 E over Barten Ditch in Newton County, Indiana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 6 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 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 250 E
CrossesBarten Ditch
Location0.5 MI N CR 1100 S
RouteCounty Highway 135
CountyNewton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.84452, -87.34416
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 Barten Ditch built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 250 E over Barten 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 E over Barten Ditch carry?

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

How long is CR 250 E over Barten Ditch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 250 E over Barten Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.