US Bridges

SR 8 over Croft Ditch

Good

Noble County, Indiana · 02.00 E SR 9 · Structure no. 002250

Built
1986
39 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,398
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 8 over Croft Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 8 over Croft Ditch in Noble County, Indiana. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 39 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 4,398 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,161 by 2043. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 8
CrossesCroft Ditch
Location02.00 E SR 9
RouteState Highway 8
CountyNoble County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.39579, -85.38613
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,398 (2023)
Projected traffic6,161 by 2043
Trucks7%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 8 over Croft Ditch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is SR 8 over Croft 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 SR 8 over Croft Ditch carry?

About 4,398 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 8 over Croft Ditch?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 8 over Croft Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.