US Bridges

CR 1700 S over Br Montgomery Ditch

Fair

Newton County, Indiana · 0.2 MI E CR 50 E · Structure no. 5600110

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
145
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1700 S over Br Montgomery Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 1700 S over Br Montgomery Ditch in Newton County, Indiana. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 100 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 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 25 ft (7.7 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
CrossesBr Montgomery Ditch
Location0.2 MI E CR 50 E
RouteCounty Highway 4
CountyNewton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.75102, -87.37751
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 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 1700 S over Br Montgomery Ditch built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

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

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

How long is CR 1700 S over Br Montgomery Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1700 S over Br Montgomery Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.