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CR 800 N over Knight Ditch

Fair

Newton County, Indiana · 0.6 MI E CR 150 W · Structure no. 5600169

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
145
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 800 N over Knight Ditch is a steel culvert carrying CR 800 N over Knight Ditch in Newton County, Indiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 800 N
CrossesKnight Ditch
Location0.6 MI E CR 150 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNewton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.11555, -87.40804
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 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 closed5.6 mi (9 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 800 N over Knight Ditch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 800 N over Knight 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 800 N over Knight Ditch carry?

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

How long is CR 800 N over Knight Ditch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 800 N over Knight Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.